1. 12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council
The Olympian Gods
12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council

2. Zeus King of the gods Parents-Cronus and Rhea
Symbols-eagle, shield, lightening bolt and thunder
Most powerful god/settled disputes fairly
Fell in love often and made Hera jealous

3. Poseidon God of the sea Parents-Rhea and Cronus
Symbols-trident, horse, bull
2nd most powerful god, known as the earth-shaker
Caused tidal waves when angry

4. Hera Queen of the gods Parents-Cronus and Rhea Symbols-peacock, cow
Protector of marriages
Jealous of Zeus and his lovers. Tried to destroy them.

5. Demeter Goddess of grain and harvest Parents-Cronus and Rhea
Symbols-torch, corn
Mother of Persephone

6. Apollo God of light and truth, music, and archery
Parents-Zeus and Leto
Symbols-lyre, dolphin, crow
Most loved god
Handsome, charming, talented, honest
Shot silver arrows at anyone who threatened his loved ones

7. Artemis Goddess of the hunt Parents-Zeus and Leto Symbols-moon
Twin sister of Apollo
Protected young animals and children
Never married

8. Hermes Messenger god Parents-Zeus and Maia
Symbols-wand, winged staff, winged sandals, winged helmet
Graceful, clever, quick
Zeus’s messenger
Led dead to underworld
Sandals gave him speed

9. Ares God of war Parents-Zeus and Hera Symbols-vulture, dog
Loved violence and battles
Disliked by other gods

10. Athena Goddess of wisdom, war, arts and crafts Parent-Zeus
Symbols-owl, shield, olive branch
Hated war, defended side she believed in
Carried a shield that turned enemies to stone
Favorite child of Zeus

11. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Parents-Zeus and Dione
Symbols-dove, sparrow, swan
Adopted by Zeus
Married Hephaestus but did not love him
Cheated often

12. Hephaestus Blacksmith god Parents-Zeus and Hera
Symbols-fire, blacksmith hammer
Most unattractive god
Hated by Hera because of his deformed foot
Made armor, jewelry, and weapons

13. Dionysus God of wine Parents-Zeus and Semele
Symbols-ivy wreath, grape vines
Mortal mother was killed
Dionysus grew inside Zeus
Symbolizes patriarchal society taking over matriarchal society
Hera made him go crazy

14. Other Important Gods Hades -God of underworld -Parents-Cronus/Rhea
Symbols-helmet of invisibility
-Hardly ever left underworld
-Owned precious items of the ground (gold, diamonds, etc)
Hestia
-Goddess of the hearth and home
-Parents-Cronus/Rhea
-Symbol-fire
-Protected homes and families
-Never took sides
-Sweetest/kindest of all gods