1. GREEK NAME ROMAN NAME TITLE SYMBOLS
ZEUS
JUPITER
King of the gods, god of heaven and earth, seasons
Lightning bolt, eagle, oak tree
HERA
JUNO
goddess and protector of women/marriage
Cow, peacock, golden chariot
POSEIDON
NEPTUNE
god of sea
Trident, dolphins, (sea)horses with gold hair
HESTIA
VESTA
goddess of the hearth/home
Lit fireplace
HERMES
MERCURY
messenger god
Helmet/Sandals with wings, flute, caduceus
HEPHAESTUS
VULCAN
god of the forge/blacksmith/fire
Fire, hammer, quail
APHRODITE
VENUS
goddess of love and beauty
Magic belt, dove, swan, sparrow, rose, myrtle
APOLLO
god of sun/ truth/poetry/ music/ healing
Golden harp, wreath
ARES
MARS
god of war, hatred, violence
Shield, dagger, vultures, dogs
ARTEMIS
DIANA
goddess of hunting/moon
Deer, crescent moon, bow & arrow
ATHENA
MINERVA
goddess of wisdom and war/peace **
Breastplate, owl, olive tree
DEMETER
CERES
goddess of agriculture
Wheat, cornucopia
HADES
PLUTO
god of underworld/wealth
Black chariot w/ 6 black horses, pitchfork, Cerberus
DIONYSUS
BACCHUS
god of wine and partying/promoter of the law
Grape vines, tiger
EROS
CUPID
god/promoter of love
Bow & arrow, wings, closed eyes