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Greek gods & goddesses

Greek gods & goddesses. ZEUS. Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth Roman name Jupiter Symbol – lightening bolt Married to Hera. HERA. goddess of marriage. Jealous wife of Zeus Queen of the Mount Olympus Roman name Juno Symbol - peacock. HADES.

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Greek gods & goddesses

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  1. Greek gods & goddesses

  2. ZEUS • Ruler of Mount Olympus • god of heaven and earth • Roman name Jupiter • Symbol – lightening bolt • Married to Hera

  3. HERA • goddess of marriage. • Jealous wife of Zeus • Queen of the Mount Olympus • Roman name Juno • Symbol - peacock

  4. HADES • god of the dead and wealth • ruler of the Underworld • Roman name Pluto • Kidnaps Persephone • Symbol – helmet of invisibility

  5. POSEIDON • god of the sea, earthquakes and horses • Spends his time in the oceans and seas • Roman name Neptune • Symbol – trident and horses

  6. DEMETER • goddess of the harvest and agriculture • sister of Zeus and the mother of Persephone. • Roman name Cerus • Cereal • Symbol – wheat stalk

  7. HESTIA • goddess of hearth and home • sister of Zeus • Roman name Vesta • Symbol – fireplace (hearth)

  8. APHRODITE • goddess of love and beauty • Roman name Venus • Symbol – doves, hearts and flowers • Born from sea foam • Wife of Hephaestus

  9. PERSEPHONE • Goddess of the underworld • Roman name Proserpina • Symbol – pomegranate • Kidnapped by Hades • Daughter of Demeter • change of seasons

  10. ATHENA • goddess of crafts and strategic war and wisdom • goddess of Athens • symbol - owl • Roman name Minerva

  11. HEPHAESTUS • god of fire and metal crafts • Symbols – fire and forge • Patron god of smiths, blacksmiths , goldsmiths, and silversmiths • Roman name Vulcan • Volcano

  12. ARTEMIS • goddess of the hunt. • Never marries • Twin sister of Apollo • Roman name Diana • Symbol – bow and a stag (deer)

  13. APOLLO • god of music, healing and prophesy • Roman name is Apollo • Twin brother of Artemis • Symbol - lyre and laurel crown • Oracle at Delphi

  14. HERMES • messenger of the gods • guides dead souls to the Underworld • Roman name Mercury • Symbol – winged sandals and Caduceus

  15. ARES • god of violent and vicious war • Roman name Mars • Symbol – Vulture • Loves Aphrodite

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