2. The Greek gods and goddesses By: Nargis Behgoman

3. Zeus  The king of the gods/ father of the gods  Ruler of the world  Married to Hera  Zeus was god of the sky, weather, law and order.  His parents were Cronus and Rhea

4. Hera  Queen of gods  Protected women  Protected marriages  Wife of Zeus

5. Poseidon  god of the sea  The power over storms, winds, and earthquakes

6. Aphrodite  goddess of beauty and love  Controlled the beauty of immortals and their love affairs

7. Athena  goddess of wisdom, peace, and warfare  Protector of Athens

8. Apollo  Sun god  god of music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and plague

9. Artemis  goddess of the moon, wild animals, and the hunt  Helps women in childbirth

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