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Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses
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The Beginning… Cronus and Rhea were two of the original Titans…a group of mighty beings who rules the world. Cronus feared that one of his children would overthrow him. So, he ate them all. Rhea didn’t like that.
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Zeus Zeus was one of Cronus and Rhea’s children. Rhea pretended to give Cronus a child to eat, but it was really a stone. She took Zeus away and raised him secretly.
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Zeus Conquers Cronus Zeus grew to be a mature Titan. He challenged Cronus, won, and freed his brothers and sisters from Cronus’ belly. This was the start of the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses that we know today.
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The Greek Gods and Goddesses Zeus King of the gods Symbol: lightning bolt Roman: Jupiter Zeus King of the gods Symbol: lightning bolt Roman: Jupiter
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Poseidon One of Zeus’ original siblings God of the oceans Symbols: trident, horse Roman: Neptune One of Zeus’ original siblings God of the oceans Symbols: trident, horse Roman: Neptune
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Hades One of Zeus’ original siblings God of the Underworld Symbol: helmet of invisibility Roman: Pluto One of Zeus’ original siblings God of the Underworld Symbol: helmet of invisibility Roman: Pluto
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Demeter One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of the harvest Symbol: sheaf of wheat Roman: Ceres (like cereal) One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of the harvest Symbol: sheaf of wheat Roman: Ceres (like cereal)
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Hera One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of marriage and family Zeus’ queen Symbol: cow, rainbow, peacock Roman: Juno
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Hestia One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of the hearth Symbol: hearth, fire Roman: Vesta One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of the hearth Symbol: hearth, fire Roman: Vesta
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Athena Zeus’ daughter - sprang from her father’s head Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving Symbols: owl, olive tree, helmet and spear Roman: Minerva Zeus’ daughter - sprang from her father’s head Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving Symbols: owl, olive tree, helmet and spear Roman: Minerva
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Ares God of War Son of Zeus and Hera Bloodthirsty and merciless Symbols: weapons, armor, and vulture Roman: Mars
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Hephaestus God of Fire/Forge Son of Zeus and Hera Kind, unlike his brother Symbol: anvil, forge Roman: Vulcan
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Apollo God of sun, music, poetry and medicine Brother of Artemis Symbols: lyre, golden bow, island of Delphi Roman Name: Apollo
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Artemis Goddess of the Moon and hunting; patroness of maidens Sister to Apollo Symbols: silver bow, deer Roman: Diana
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Hermes Messenger of the gods Appears in more myths than any other character Symbols: winged sandals and helmet, magic wand Roman: Mercury
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Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty Sprang from the ocean foam Symbols: Cupid (son), dove Roman Name: Venus
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Dionysus God of wine Patron god of the Greek stage Roman Name: Bacchus
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