King of Gods God of the sky, thunder, and justice. Sometimes angry at behavior of gods and people Particularly fond of beautiful woman regardless of whether they are goddesses or mortals. Symbol is a thunderbolt Is honored in the Olympics by the Greeks
God of the Underworld and death Has the “Riches of the Earth” Has a three-headed dog named Cerberus
Brother of Zeus God of Ocean and Earthquakes Often distinguished in art by the fisherman’s trident he carries A trident is a three- pronged spear
Zeus’s wife and sister Queen of Gods Guardian of Marriage Is a great lady and diplomat Though she is often jealous and nags her husband, she can be a tender and loving wife.
Daughter of Zeus Born from his brain when he had a bad headache. Goddess of Wisdom, War, Patriotism, and Good Citizenship. Protector and namesake for the city of Athens.
Son of Zeus God of Poetry, Music, Medicine, and Light. He is associated with the sun.
Apollo’s twin sister Goddess of Hunting and of Wild Things She is associated with the moon Sometimes called ‘Cynthia’
Son of Zeus Terrible God of War His signs are the spear and shield
Son of Zeus and Hera The lame blacksmith god of Fire. Husband of Aphrodite
Wife of Hephaestus Goddess of Love and Beauty Said to have been born of the sea foam Mother of Eros and Aeneas Eros- god; Aeneas- mortal
Son of Zeus Messenger of the gods God of Science and Invention God of Business and thieves Has winged sandals and a staff with two snakes around it
Sister of Zeus Goddess of Hearth and Home
Son of Zeus God of wine and celebrations Main symbol is a grapevine
Sister of Zeus Very important goddess of grain and agriculture Is a bond between Heaven and Earth.