1. the Gods and Goddesses
of Ancient Greece

2. MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally thought to be a
real mountain
Finally came to be thought of
as a Floating Mountain
in the sky

3. ALL CRONOS’ CHILDREN

4. HESTIA (Roman Name: Vesta) Goddess of the hearth and its fire
Rejected advances of Poseidon and Apollo
Fire obtained with difficulty – used for daily needs and religious ceremony
Hearth was center of family and larger political units

5. HADES (Roman Name: Pluto) Lord of the Underworld Ruler of the Dead
Brother to Poseidon and
Zeus
Parents: Cronos & Rhea
Symbol: Cerberus, sceptre

6. Ruler of the Seas and Oceans
POSEIDON
(Roman Name: Neptune)
Ruler of the Seas and Oceans
Symbol: Trident, fish, dolphin
Wife: Amphitrite

7. DEMETER (Roman Name: Ceres) Goddess of Corn and Agriculture
Her moods affect the seasons
Mother of Persephone

8. HERA (Roman Name: Juno) Zeus’ wife and sister
Protector of Marriage and
Married Women – depicted with crown and scepter
Very jealous of
Zeus’ numerous lovers

9. Male dominant society – glorified image of husband, father, and lover
ZEUS
(Roman Name: Jupiter)
Supreme ruler of the Gods
His weapon was the mighty
THUNDERBOLT©
He falls in love frequently and often acts on it (even though he is married)
Male dominant society – glorified image of husband, father, and lover

10. ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN

11. HEPHAESTUS (Roman Name: Vulcan)
Son of Zeus and Hera OR from Hera herself
Lame from birth
God of Fire and the Forge
He is the Only Ugly God
Husband of Aphrodite

12. None of the other Gods like him much
ARES
(Roman Name: Mars)
Son of Zeus and Hera
God of War
None of the other Gods like him much
Symbol: helmet, spear

13. ATHENA (Roman Name: Minerva) Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom
While Adopted by Hera,
she is the daughter
of Zeus Only
(Sprang from his Head) OR
Daughter of Zeus and Metis

14. Twin Brother of Artemis
APOLLO
(Roman Name: Apollo)
Son of Zeus and Leto
Twin Brother of Artemis
God of Music and Poetry
God of Light and Truth
No False Words
(Never Told a Lie)

15. APHRODITE (Roman Name: Venus) Daughter of Zeus and Dione OR
Sprang from blood of Uranus in the Ocean
Goddess of Love and Beauty
Wife of Hephaestus

16. ARTEMIS (Roman Name: Diana) Daughter of Zeus and Leto
Twin Sister of Apollo
Goddess of the Moon
and the Hunt
Lady of the Wild Things
Symbol: Bow, arrow, stags

17. HERMES (Roman Name: Mercury) Son of Zeus and Maia
Messenger of the Gods
Has wings on sandals
and cap
Appears the most often
of all the Gods

18. Last god to be accepted on Mount Olympus
Dionysus
(Roman Name: Bacchus)
God of the Vine
God of Wine
God of Drama
Last god to be accepted on Mount Olympus
Son of Zeus and Semele
(mortal)

19. Eros Greek god of Love Roman: Cupid Primordial God OR son of Aphrodite
Depicted as a young adult
Married to Psyche
Daughter: Voluptas

20. Pan
God of the wild and hunting Companion of nymphs Half human-half goat Parentage is unclear Associated with spring Symbol: Pan flute

21. Nike Goddess of Victory Roman name: Victoria
Daughter of Pallas and Styx
Sister of Kratos (strength), Bia (force), and Zelus (Zeal)
Symbols: Golden sandals, wreath, wings

22. Persephone Daughter of Zeus and Demeter Queen of the Underworld
Roman Name: Proserpina
Associated with Spring
Robed and carrying grain
Symbol: Pomegranate, seeds of grain, torch, flowers, deer