1. Chapter 9 The Greek Gods

2. Classes of Gods The Olympians – the gods and goddess of Mt. Olympus (Ex. Zeus) Gods who lived elsewhere (Ex. Hades) Demi-gods (Ex. Hercules) Personifications (envy)

3. Zeus – king of all the gods & goddess

4. Poseidon – god of oceans, earthquakes, & horses

5. Hera – queen of all the gods & goddess; goddess of marriage

6. Demeter – goddess of agriculture

7. Hestia – goddess of family & home

8. Athena – goddess of wisdom

9. Ares – god of war

10. Apollo – sun god, god of music, poetry, & archery, god of medicine

11. Artemis – goddess of hunting, the moon, and protector of women in childbirth

12. Hermes – God of guidance; Messenger of the gods

13. Aphrodite – goddess of love and beauty

14. Hephaestus- God of fire and forge

15. Hades – god of the underworld NOT AN OLYMPIAN