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Greek Gods World History 1.Hera6. Hades11. Hermes 2.Ares7. Aphrodite12. Artemis 3.Demeter8. Dionysus13. Eros 4.Poseidon9. Apollo14. Boreas 5.Athena10. Morpheus15. Zeus

Zeus (Jupiter) Ruler of the Olympian gods Ruler of the Olympian gods Overthrew father Cronus, won a drawing between brothers Poseidon and Hades Overthrew father Cronus, won a drawing between brothers Poseidon and Hades Married to Hera but known for his affairs Married to Hera but known for his affairs As rain god, would wield a thunderbolt (detested liars) As rain god, would wield a thunderbolt (detested liars)

Zeus and the Trojan War Zeus is told that a son of his would be more powerful than him Zeus is told that a son of his would be more powerful than him So Zeus betrothes Thetis to Peleus So Zeus betrothes Thetis to Peleus At the wedding, Eris (god of discord) throws in a golden apple as a wedding gift At the wedding, Eris (god of discord) throws in a golden apple as a wedding gift Apple is claimed by 3 gods (Hera, Athena, Aphrodite) Apple is claimed by 3 gods (Hera, Athena, Aphrodite) Paris chooses Aphrodite (Helen’s love) Paris chooses Aphrodite (Helen’s love) Zeus: jealous of his son Thetis: Mother of Achilles Paris: Chooses love of Helen Cupid: Shoots Helen and falls in love with Paris

Poseidon (Neptune) God of the sea God of the sea Brother of Zeus, second only to Zeus in power Brother of Zeus, second only to Zeus in power Married to Amphitrite but lusted after Demeter Married to Amphitrite but lusted after Demeter Weapon is a trident Weapon is a trident Quarrelsome, greedy Quarrelsome, greedy

Hades (Pluto) Brother of Zeus Brother of Zeus God of the underworld God of the underworld Wife is Persephone, who he kidnapped Wife is Persephone, who he kidnapped Uses the Cerberus to guard underworld Uses the Cerberus to guard underworld Greedy, always concerned with increasing Greedy, always concerned with increasing his subjects

Hera (Juno) Wife and sister of Zeus Wife and sister of Zeus Supreme goddess, goddess of marriage Supreme goddess, goddess of marriage Was tricked into marriage Was tricked into marriage Jealous of Zeus’ infidelity Jealous of Zeus’ infidelity Cunning– often outwitted Zeus Cunning– often outwitted Zeus

Ares (Mars) Son of Zeus and Hera Son of Zeus and Hera Disliked by both parents Disliked by both parents God of war God of war Murderous and cowardly Murderous and cowardly Not respected Not respected

Athena (Minerva) Daughter of Zeus, has no mother Daughter of Zeus, has no mother Virgin goddess of reason and the arts Virgin goddess of reason and the arts Zeus’ favorite child; he let her use the lightning bolts Zeus’ favorite child; he let her use the lightning bolts

Apollo Son of Zeus and Leto Son of Zeus and Leto Twin brother of Artemis Twin brother of Artemis God of prophecy and the sun God of prophecy and the sun Never married, had relations with both men and women Never married, had relations with both men and women In the Iliad he sides with the Trojans In the Iliad he sides with the Trojans

Artemis (Diana) Twin sister of Apollo Twin sister of Apollo Golden archer Golden archer Hardcore virgin Hardcore virgin Does not get along with Aphrodite Does not get along with Aphrodite

Aphrodite (Venus) Wife of Hephaestus Wife of Hephaestus Favorite lover was Ares Favorite lover was Ares She represents sex She represents sex Two accounts of her birth Two accounts of her birth Daughter of Zeus and Dione Daughter of Zeus and Dione Cronus tossed Uranus’ genitals into the sea Cronus tossed Uranus’ genitals into the sea

Hermes (Mercury) Winged messenger of the gods Winged messenger of the gods God of the athletes God of the athletes Son of Zeus and Mala Son of Zeus and Mala Cleverest of all the gods Cleverest of all the gods Wears winged sandals and a winged hat Wears winged sandals and a winged hat Leads the dead to the underworld Leads the dead to the underworld

Dionysus (Bacchus) God of wine and ecstasy God of wine and ecstasy Parents were Zeus and Semele Parents were Zeus and Semele The only god that was born to a mortal parent The only god that was born to a mortal parent Weird birth: Weird birth: Grew in Zeus’ thigh Grew in Zeus’ thigh Most popular god in art Most popular god in art Patron of the arts Patron of the arts

Hestia (Vesta) Virgin goddess of the household Virgin goddess of the household Parents were Cronus and Rhea Parents were Cronus and Rhea Apollo and Poseidon both wanted to marry her Apollo and Poseidon both wanted to marry her Asked Zeus to remain an eternal virgin Asked Zeus to remain an eternal virgin Almost never left home Almost never left home

Demeter (Ceres) Goddess of agriculture and grain Goddess of agriculture and grain Daughter of Cronus and Rhea Daughter of Cronus and Rhea Mother of Persephone Mother of Persephone Abduction of Persephone: Winter Abduction of Persephone: Winter

Narcissus Son of river god and a nymph Son of river god and a nymph Known for his beauty Known for his beauty Fell in love with his own image, he died while staring at himself in a reflection from a well Fell in love with his own image, he died while staring at himself in a reflection from a well Flower is named after him Flower is named after him Reflected ancient Greek belief that looking at your own reflection was unlucky Reflected ancient Greek belief that looking at your own reflection was unlucky

Thetis Sea nymph (maybe goddess) Sea nymph (maybe goddess) Was prophesied to bear a son greater than his father Was prophesied to bear a son greater than his father Because of this, Zeus has a mortal named Peleus rape/marry Thetis Because of this, Zeus has a mortal named Peleus rape/marry Thetis Has a son named Achillles Has a son named Achillles Dips him in the river Styx in attempt to make him immortal Dips him in the river Styx in attempt to make him immortal Calls in favors to other gods in order to protect Achilles during the Trojan War Calls in favors to other gods in order to protect Achilles during the Trojan War

Heracles (Hercules) Son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene Son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene Hated by Hera Hated by Hera Hera drove Hercules so crazy that he killed his first wife and children: “Megara” Hera drove Hercules so crazy that he killed his first wife and children: “Megara” Strongest of all the mortals Strongest of all the mortals Known for great strength and stupidity Known for great strength and stupidity Had a big appetite for food and women Had a big appetite for food and women

Persephone Daughter of Zeus and Demeter Daughter of Zeus and Demeter Wife of Hades Wife of Hades Kidnapped Kidnapped Forced to spend 4 months in the underworld Forced to spend 4 months in the underworld Goddess of the underworld Goddess of the underworld

Nike Winged goddess of victory Winged goddess of victory Name literally means “victory” Name literally means “victory”

Morpheus God of dreams God of dreams Son of Hypnos (sleep) and Pasithea (relaxation and rest) Son of Hypnos (sleep) and Pasithea (relaxation and rest) Slept in a cave of poppy seeds Slept in a cave of poppy seeds Morphine comes from poppy seeds Morphine comes from poppy seeds

Eros (Cupid) God of love God of love Very mischievous Very mischievous Would light the flame of love in the gods Would light the flame of love in the gods Usually portrayed as a youth or plump baby Usually portrayed as a youth or plump baby