1. The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus

2. Iuppiter, Iovis
King of the gods God of Thunder Married to Iuno, but he was very unfaithful He gave his aegis(armor) to Minerva Symbol was lightning Animal was the eagle

3. Iuno, Iunonis
Queen of the gods Goddess of marriage and childbirth Wife and sister of Iuppiter Angry and vengeful, especially regarding Iuppiter’s infidelities Often shown with a crown Cow and peacock were sacred to her.

4. Neptunus, Neptuni
Brother of Iuppiter God of the sea and earthquakes Carries a trident Married to Amphitrite Horse/dolphin were sacred to him.

5. Ceres, Ceris Mother of Proserpina who was queen of the underworld
Goddess of the Harvest
She causes the seasons to change.
Often shown with wheat or poppy
The pig was sacred to her.

6. Minerva, Minervae
Goddess of war and wisdom, weaving Protector of civilized life One of three virgin goddessess Wore aegis of Iuppiter Gave the bridle and olive tree to humans Born from Iuppiter’s head in full armor, full grown Owl was sacred to her

7. Apollo, Apollonis
God of art, medicine, music, poetry, prophecy, reason, light Son of Iuppiter and Leto Twin brother of Diana Often carries a bow/arrows

8. Apollo, Apollonis
Lyre was given to him by Mercury Laurel tree is his plant Oracle at Delphi belongs to him Dolphin/crow is sacred to him

9. Diana, Dianae
Goddess of the hunt and wild animals Goddess of the moon She is one of 3 Virgin Goddesses Depicted wearing a short dress She carries a bow and arrows Cypress tree is her plant Deer is sacred to her (wild animals)

10. Mercurius, Mercurii
Messenger of the gods God of commerce Leads souls to the underworld God of thieves Son of Iuppiter

11. Mercurius, Mercurii
Wore winged sandals and cap Invented lyre (a musical instrument) Tortoise is sacred to him

12. Venus, Veneris
Goddess of love and passion Married to Vulcan Cupid was her son Born from the sea Mrytle tree and rose were her plants. Dove was sacred to her

13. Mars, Martis
God of War, violence Lover of Venus Father of Romulus and Remus Symbols were spear and shield Dog, vulture, boar sacred to him

14. Vulcan, Vulcanis
God of the forge and blacksmiths God of crafts and metal arts Iuno is his mother Married to Venus Ugliest of the gods

15. Vulcan, Vulcanis
Iuno threw him off of Mt.Olympus when he was born. This made him lame Fire, anvil are his symbols Donkey was sacred to him

16. Vesta, Vestae
Goddess of the hearth and home Nine priestesses who were called Vestal Virgins who served in her temple One of three virgin goddesses In her temple a fire was always lit. Hearth (fireplace) is her symbol

17. Pluto, PLutonis
God of the underworld Brother of Iuppiter Married to Proserpina God of wealth and minerals Not an Olympian god Cerberus the 3 headed dog

18. Which God/Goddess are You?

19. Write the sentence filling the blank with the correct god or goddess
_____ erat maritus Iunonis. (maritus, mariti-husband)
_____ erat frater Iovis.
_____ erat soror Apollonis.
_____ erant liberi Iovis et Letonis (gen. for Leto)
_____ erat sacra Iovi.
Fera animalia erant sacra ________.
_____ erat deus fulminis. (fulmen, fulminis- lightning)
_______ erat foedus deus. (foedus –ugly)
_______ erat dea amoris. (amor, amoris – love)

20. TIME TO COLOR Get out a piece of paper.
Divide it into 8 spaces. Write each sentences in Latin and then draw a picture of the animal.
He eagle is sacred to Jupiter (Jove)
The deer is sacred to Diana
The peacock is sacred to Juno
The tortoise (turtle) is sacred to Mercury
The dove is sacred to Venus
The dolphin is sacred to Apollo
The horse is sacred to Neptune
The vulture is sacred to Mars