1. WHI: SOL 5b Greek Mythology

2. Based on polytheistic religion Offered explanations of natural phenomena, human qualities, and life events

3. Zeus King of the Gods, Ruler of Mount Olympus God of the Sky, thunder

4. Poseidon Brother of Zeus and Hades God of the sea, earthquakes, tidal waves

5. Hades Brother of Zeus and Poseidon God of the Underworld, the dead, and all riches under the Earth

6. Hera Queen of the gods, Sister and Wife of Zeus Goddess of marriage and family

7. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Born of the sea foam (older than other Olympians)

8. Artemis Twin sister of Apollo Goddess of the hunt, moon, virginity, archery, childbirth and all animals

9. Apollo Twin brother of Artemis God of knowledge, light, prophecy, the arts, poetry, the sun, manly beauty

10. Hephaestus God of fire and forge, Craftsman of the gods Husband of Aphrodite, son of Zeus and Hera, brother of Ares

11. Hermes Messenger of the gods God of travel, thieves, commerce, and games

12. Dionysius God of wine, celebrations, and insanity

13. Athena Goddess of wisdom, defense, strategic warfare

14. Demeter Goddess of agriculture, the seasons, fertility, and nature Mother-in-law of Hades, sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and Hera

15. Ares Son of Zeus and Hera, brother of Hephaestus God of war, violence, bloodshed