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the Gods and Goddesses
of Ancient Greece
MOUNT OLYMPUSHome of the Gods
Originally Thought to be a
Real MountainFinally Came to be
Thought ofas a Floating Mountain
in the Sky
ZEUS (Roman Name:
Jupiter)Supreme Ruler of the Gods
His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT©
He falls in love frequently and often acts on it
(even though he is married)
HERA (Roman Name: Juno)
Zeus’ Wife and Sister
Protector of Marriage and
Married WomenVery Jealous of Zeus’ Numerous
Lovers
HADES (Roman Name: Pluto)
Lord of the UnderworldRuler of the Dead
POSEIDON(Roman Name: Neptune)
Ruler of the Seas and Oceans
DEMETER(Roman Name: Ceres)
Goddess of Corn and Agriculture
Her Moods Affect the Seasons
APHRODITE(Roman Name: Venus)
Goddess of Love and BeautyWife of Hephaestus
HESTIA(Roman Name: Vesta)
Goddess of the Home
ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN
ARES(Roman Name: Mars)
God of War
None of the Other Gods Like Him Much
ATHENA(Roman Name: Minerva)
Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom
While Adopted by Hera,She is the Daughter
of Zeus Only(Sprang from his Head)
HEPHAESTUS(Roman Name: Vulcan)
God of Fire and the Forge
He is the Only Ugly God
Husband of Aphrodite
HEBE(Roman Name: None)
Cupbearer of the Gods
APOLLO(Roman Name: Apollo)
Twin Brother of Artemis
God of Music and Poetry
God of Light and Truth
No False Words(Never Told a Lie)
His Oracle at Delphiwas the Most Popular
ARTEMIS(Roman Name: Diana)
Twin Sister of Apollo
Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
Lady of the Wild Things
PERSEPHONE(Roman Name: Proserpine)
Goddess of Spring
She was Kidnappedby Hades
Later Made theQueen of the UnderworldSpends Half the Year
in Hades, Half on Earth
HERMES(Roman Name: Mercury)
Messenger of the Gods
Has Wings on Sandalsand Cap
Appears the Most Oftenof All the Gods
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