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Major Greek Gods: Names, Roles, and Symbols Explored

Explore the pantheon of major Greek gods, their roles, and symbols. From Zeus, the god of the sky and thunder, represented by the lightning bolt, to Poseidon, the ocean god with his trident, each deity embodies unique aspects of life and nature. Discover Hades and his dominion over the underworld, Hera as the queen of gods, the nurturing Demeter, and the warrior Ares. Learn about the goddess of love, Aphrodite, the wisdom of Athena, the arts embodied by Apollo, and many more. Each god's story unfolds through their symbols and roles in mythology.

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Major Greek Gods: Names, Roles, and Symbols Explored

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  1. Major Gods Names, Roles, & Symbols

  2. Zeus - Jupiter/Jove • Roles: • WEATHER • GODS • MEN • Symbols: • LIGHTENING BOLT • OAK LEAF • OX • EAGLE

  3. Poseidon - Neptune • Roles: • OCEANS • EARTHQUAKES • HORSES • Symbols: • TRIDENT • HORSE • DOLPHINS

  4. Hades - Pluto • Roles: • UNDERWORLD • WEALTH • Symbols: • CERBERUS (3 headed dog) • JEWELS/METALS • BLACK • BIDENT • HELM OF DARKNESS • CYPRESS TREE

  5. Hera - Juno • Roles: • QUEEN OF THE GODS • MARRIAGE • CHILDBIRTH • Symbols: • PEACOCK • APPLES • GOLD • COW

  6. Hestia - Vesta • Roles: • HEARTH & HOME • Symbols: • HEARTH (fireplace) • WOODEN THRONE • ETERNAL FLAME

  7. Demeter - Ceres • Roles: • AGRICULTURE • GRAIN • NATURE • SEASONS • Symbols: • FLOWERS • SHEAVE OF WHEAT • SICKLE/SCYTHE • CORNUCOPIA

  8. Ares - Mars • Roles: • WAR • Symbols: • WEAPONS & ARMOR • DOGS • VULTURE SONS: Terror, Dread, Panic, & Fear

  9. Hephaestus – Vulcan • Roles: • FIRE • FORGE • BLACKSMITH • Symbols: • FIRE • ANVIL • HAMMER • QUAIL

  10. Aphrodite – Venus • Roles: • LOVE • BEAUTY • PEACE • Symbols: • RED ROSES • HEARTS • DOVE • MAGIC GIRDLE

  11. Apollo – Apollo/Phoebus • Roles: • SUN • BEAUTY • FINE ARTS / MUSIC • HEALING / MEDICINE • Symbols: • SUN • LYRE • LAUREL LEAF • BOW & ARROW

  12. Artemis – Diana/Phoebe • Roles: • MOON • HUNTING • WOODLAND CREATURES • YOUNG WOMEN • Symbols: • STAG • CRESCENT MOON • BOW & ARROW

  13. Athena – Minerva • Roles: • WISDOM • MATH • WAR STRATEGY • Patroness of Athens • Symbols: • DOVE • MAGIC SHIELD / AEGIS • OLIVE BRANCH • OWL

  14. Dionysus – Bacchus • Roles: • WINE • PARTIES / REVELRY • THEATER • WILD ANIMALS • Symbols: • LION / TIGER • GRAPES • THEATER MASKS • IVY • CHALICE

  15. EROS – Cupid • Roles: • LOVE • Symbols: • BOW & ARROW • HEARTS • WINGS • rose -> eros • SHOWN WITH EYES SHUT

  16. Hermes – Mercury • Roles: • MESSENGER • TRAVELERS/TRADE • THIEVES • ESCORTS SOULS TO HADES • Symbols: • WINGED SANDALS / HELMET • BAG OF GOLD • CADUCEUS

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