Greek gods

Adonis

Adonis means "hansom" or "lord". His symbol is a shooting star. Adonis was the son of Myrrha and her father, Theias, the king of Assyria. He was an attractive infant and Aphrodite (the goddess of love) fell in love with him. Venus gave the baby to Persephone (goddess of the underworld) to keep him safe. Peresphone also fell n love with him and refused to give him to the goddess of love. Zeus divided this argument and let each goddess have him for several months out of the year.Adonis loved hunting. While out during his time with Aphrodite, he was killed by a wild boar. Some Greek stories say it was Aphrodite"s husband is disguise or even Ares, the god of war and Aphrodite's jealous lover. Anemones grew and bloomed where Adonis's blood fell on soil. Evey year in ancient Greece, the worshipers of Adonis (mostly women) celebrated his rebirth by planting "gardens of Adonis" for festivals held in his very honor. He became the symbol of beauty. He somewhat represents beauty in society. credits http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/A-Am/Adonis.html

Amazons

Amazons means a woman possessing extraordinary height and strength. The symbol is manly armed woman fighting. When the Black Sea region was colonized by Greeks, it was first the Amazon district..No amazon's where fond in the area. Hercule was leading an expedition to obtain the girdle of Hippolyte, (the queen of the Amazon witch he conquered and expelled them from their district. . Penthesilea led an army of Amazons to fight for Troy against the Greeks, but she was killed by Achilles, who later mourned her.The woman did not die out. They mated with normal men, kept the females, and gave the males back to there father. There has been many wars between the Amazon's and the Greeks. This may represent woman's strength in today's society. Amazon.com is also named after this goddess. credits: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amazon-Greek-mythology

Apollo

Apollo means "God of truth and light". He was the son of Zues and Leto. He had a twin brother named Artemis. His symbol is a lyre witch is an instrument that he was talented at. Zeus was afraid that one of his sons would out thrown him so he swallowed Artemis. To protect Apollo, Leto found a floating island. He was to be kept safe on till he was old enough to defend himself. A few days after he was born, Hera sent the Serpent Python to kill Leto. Leto wanted to protect her child so she asked Hephaestus for a bow and arrow. After these items where given to him, he fought Python in a cave, killing it. In today's society, the name "Apollo" is named for several spacecrafts. Credit: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Apollo/apollo.html

Helios

Helios means "sun" in Greek. His symbol is a sun. He was the son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. One day his son Phaeton, tried to ride his chariot because he wanted to be like his father. However, he lost control and set the Earth of fire. Whenever he rides his chariot, he revolves around his lost son. In today's world, a soft-wear is named after this Greek God. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Helios/helios.html

Pegasus

His father was Poseidon and his mother was the Gorgon Medusa. He was captured and tamed by the hero Bellerophon. He would help this hero in several wars and fights. Bellerophon kept on riding him on there way to Mount Olympus but Zues dismounted on the way there. Pegasus eventually made it to Olympus. The symbol is the pegasus symbol which symbolizes and means glory, and inspiration. Many companies such as pool companies, manufacturing companies, and etc are named after pegasus.

Icarus

Icarus means "Son of Daedalus" in Greek. His father was Daedalus. His symbol is a apostrophe. Deadulus made two sets of wings (one for his son and one for himself). Deadalus Made the wings out of wax and feathers. He taught Icarus not to fly to high (because the son would melt the wax) and not to fly to low(because the sea water would ruin the feathers). One day, Icarus forgot what his father taught him. He flew higher and higher until the wax melted and the feathers flew off and formed Icarus Island. Icrus is now under the name of several companies. Credits:http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Icarus/icarus.html

Jason

Jason means "He that cures". His symbol is "Golden Fleece". He was the son of the king of Aeson and it's not certain who his mother was. Pelias (Jason's half uncle) killed all of Aeson's children for the thrown , but Jason was saved and sent away on till he reached adulthood. Aeson came back and asked Peilas for his father's thrown. Peilas said he would step down from the thrown if Jason gave him a golen fleece. Jason god a group of hero's and went through a long journey. He fell in love with a women named Creusa. Medea on the way. Jason finally got his fathers thrown with the help of Peleus(his friend). He is now an example of determination in today world. Credits :http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Jason/jason.hml

Medusa

Medusa means "Cunning. Numerology" in Greek. Her symbol is manly her snake hair. She was the daughter of Phorkys and Keto. She was a fiar lady who fell in love with Poseidon, forgot her vowels, and married him. She was punished by the goddess Athena. The goddess turned Medusa's hair into venomes snakes and er eyes turned in to dark orbs. Medusa then fled from her home to Africa. Whover she gazed upon, she would turn into stone. After years of misery, her death was in the hands of her husband. A buisness named Medusabuiesness is named after her. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Medusa/medusa.html

Olympians

Olympians means "dwelling thereon" in Greek. Olympians where where any of the twelve Greek gods living in Olympic. They mostly came from different parents and have several stories .The Olympians are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and Dionysus. The Olympics(which is a competitive a game in today's society) came from this term.

Pandora

Pandora means "all gifts" in Greek. Her symbol is a jar. She was created by Hephaestus and Athena. Zeus wanted to punish Prometheus for steeling fire which he gave to humans. He asked Hephaestus to create a beautiful wife to give to Prometheus and Athena dressed her and taughet her how to weave,etc. Other gods contributed by giving her gifts and speeches with lies. She was given a jar filled with evil, pain, and numerous diseases. She held it as she was given to Prometheus. One day she was told not to open the jar but she was curious. She opened it and it released all of these negative things. This is how the Greeks believed evil got into this world. In today's worlds, there is a music streaming app named after her. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Pandora/pandora.html

Prometheus

Prometheus means "fire" or "gave fire to man" in Greek. His symbol is fire. Prometheus was one of the Titans and Clymene. He gave Zeus two food offerings in order to stall him. Prometheu sstole fire and gave it to the human's. He was then punished by Zeus by giving him a wife who unlocked the jar of bad offerings. Prometheus is now a type of computer in our world today. Credits: https://prometheuscomputing.com/

Rhea

Rhea means "ease" or "flow" in Greek. Her symbol is a swan because it means peace. She was the daughter of Uranus and Gaea. Her husband Cornos swallowed her baby's in fear one would out thrown him. She manged to save Zeus. When he grew up, he forced Cornos to bring back the rest of his siblings. Zeus then took the thrown. A tax servic company is named after this greek goddes. Credits:http://www.greekmythology.com/Titans/Rhea/rhea.html

Sirens

Siren's means "lady o the sea" in Greek. They have many symbols nut a common one is a "w" shaped sign. They were the daughters of the river god Achelous. They where considered the companions of Persephone(daughter of Demeter). They where given wings in order to protect her daughter.When Persephone's was abducted from Hades, Demeter cursed them. There song was beautiful, but turned into a sad melody in sadness for Persephone's return. Sirens s now a company that cells water, fun thins for women. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Sirens/sirens.html

Sphinx

Sphinx is believed to mean "lion body" in Greek. he symbol is a woman's head with a Lion's body. she was the daughter of Orthus. She sat out side of Theebes and asked a riddle to travelers in order for them to pass. If anone strugled, she would eat them. Oedipus answerd two of her riddles correctly. She then killed herself. In today's world, sculptures of this creature are stilll in parts of Greece and Egypt where tourism is. Crdits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Monsters/Sphinx/sphinx.html

Heracles

THe name Hercles means " Glory of Hera". His symbol is a wooden club. He was the son of Zeus. He would create most of his own problems which would get him self in trouble. When it was very hot outside,He threatened to shoot at the son, but eventually he would be seen. A company is now named after this god today. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Heracles/heracles.html

Narcissus

The meaning of Narcissus is "Daffodil". His symbol is a specific flower. He was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was a very handsome fellow. Narcissus rejected love and instead fell in love with his own reflection in the spring waters. Narcissus then killed himself and the flower was raised above the water when this happened. In today's world, a flower is named after this god in the remembrance of this Greek myth. Credits:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Narcissus-Greek-mythology

Achilles

The meaning of the name Achilles' is unknown but believed to come from a like term meaning "pain" or "Hero".His symbol is a shield. His Father was a mortal named Peleus. His mother was a sea goddess. His mother tried everything to make Achilles immortal. One day she asked a black smith to make him a shield to protect him. Achilles then grew up to be strong and handsome. He fought in many battles, got married, and then he said he would no longer fight on Agamemnon's behalf. Patroclus (Achilles' cousin) was then killed by Hector. Achilles strove for revenge and killed Hector. I believe that Achille's refers to a person's week spot, you find it when you hit there week spot or for Achille, his heel. It can be used as an similar expression today. Credits: http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/achilles

Aphrodite

The meaning of the name Aphrodite is "foam". Her symbols are scallop shell, the dolphin, doves, lovebirds, swans, golden apples, pomegranates and roses.Some myths say that she was the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Others say she was born by foam. Aphrodite was known for her natural beauty. She was married to Hephaestus, but had an affair with her brother Ares. She became mother of Adonis but he wa then killed by an wild boar. She now represents sexual love and beauty that kepps people togetheras one in today's society. credits: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Aphrodite-Greek-mythology

Pan

The nae Pan means "god of flocks" in Greek. His symbol is the shepherd crook. It is not clear on who his parents where till this day but some say he might of been the son Zeus, Dionysus, Hermes, or Apollo and his mother a nymph. one day he came across a beautiful nymph named Syrinx. He tried to seduce her, but she to ran away because of his ugly appearance. Followed by him, her sisters turned Syrinx into a reed. Pan (not knowing which one was Syrinx) took seven or nine reeds and made them into a instrument. The name Pan is now used for many different types of companies. Some are associated with the meaning of the greek myth. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Pan/pan.html

Altas

The name Altas means "titan" in Greek. His symbol is him pushing away and object with a snake like figure behind him. Atlas was a leader of the s Titans in their war against Zeus and after their defeat he was commanded to carry the heavens upon his shoulders. According to others he was or later signed guardian of the pillars which held the earth and sky asunder. in today's society, an atlas is a collection of numerous maps of the earth or a specified region of the earth. Credits: http://www.theoi.com/Titan/TitanAtlas.html

Arachne

The name Aranche means "spider" in Greek language. She was the daughter of Kolophon (Colophon) in Lydia. Because of her story, her symbol is a spider. One day, she dared to challenged Athena to weaving contest. Aranche lost and she had to hang herself in despair. The madden who was dangling was then fittingly transformed into a spider. In today's society, this story of Aranche teaches us a lesson of having too much pride. Having too much pride/ego will bring you problems. Credits: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Arachne

Ares

The name Ares mean's "battle" in Greek. The symbols of Ares are a spear and helmet, his animal is a dog, and his bird is the vulture. Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera.Ares had an affair with the goddess Aphrodite but Hephaistos (her husband) trapped the pair in a golden net and humiliated them by calling the rest of the gods to witness. When Aphrodite fell in love with a young boy named Adonis, Ares grew jelous, transformed himself into a boar, then killed Adonis whilr he was out hunting. Credits: http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Ares.html

Artemis

The name Artemis mens "a butcher". She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin sister of Apollo. Some of her symbols are a stag, a bear, a wolf, a falcon, her gold bow, hounds and arrows, the cypress tree, and the crescent moo. In one myth, Actaeon (her hunting companion) saw Artemis bath naked in a spring.He then tried to raper her. She punished him by turning him into a stag and his hounds killed him. The name "Artemis" is now used as a medical group in today's society. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Artemis/artemis.html

Athena

The name Athena means " Goddess of wisdom" in Greek. Some of her symbols were the sun, golden shield and helmet, spear, spindle, bowl, intertwined snakes, the Parthenon,the number 7, and the seven auras,. Athena was birthed in an interesting way. She had no mother. One day, Zeus had a bad headache. The headache was bothering him for days. He then ordered someone to crack open his scull so that Zeus would have a new head (he wan'st afraid because gods cant die). When his scull was cracked, Athena was born.. Since Athena was the god of justice, she is now represented in a system of justice in today's society. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Athena/athena.html

Cronus (Saturn)

The name Cornus, means "Titan" Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea. He lead his brothers and sisters(the Titans) against their father because of disagreements and later became the king of the gods. He later on married the Titan Rhea. His symbol is the third finger raised alone also known as the fools finger. It is considered a rude insult. He influences "chrono" or chronological order in today's society"

Cupid (Eros)

The name Cupid/Eros means "desire" in Greek. He was the son of Aphrodite. His symbol is now the bow and arrow. Eros had the power to make any human being to fall in love instantly with the first person they see when he shoots his arrow. Aphrodite was jealous of the beauty of mortal princess Psyche. She then told her son to make her fall in love with the ugliest creature on Earth. Instead, Eros fell for Psyche. The sister of Psyche got jealous and caused Psyche to betray Eros. She spent days on Earth wondering abut her lost love and came to Aphrodite for help. Aphrodite then gave her several tasks to complete. Psyche then became imortal and had a daughterwith Erros named Hedone (meaning bliss). Credits" http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Eros/eros.html

Demeter

The name Demeter means "Earth-lover" in Greek. Her symbols where mostly Cornucopia, sheaves of wheat, autumn harvest, torch, bread, honey, and acorns. She was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She made the crops for each year and was associated with seasons. Her daughter was abducted by Hades (god of the underworld) to be his wife. Because her daughter ate a seed in the underworld, Hades had the claim on her. Zeus said that Persephone could spend several months out of the season with each god. In the winter time, Demeter graves for her daughter and punishes the Earth by keeping the harvest from growing, while in the spring she has it grow when he daughter is back. In today's society, seasons are still here like in the story. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Demeter/demeter.html

Dionysus

The name Dionysus means "God of wine and revelry" in Greek. His symbols are grapes, wine cups, and a pine cone. Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele. created wine and spread the art of viticulture. He was the only son of a god and a mortal. In the night, Zeus went to see Semele at night unseen by human eyes. Semele was happy that she had a god as a lover, but didn't know which one. After Dionysus was born, Semele made Zeus grant her a wish. She wished to see the true form of her lover. Zeus was disappointed in this wish, but he was madly in love. Zeus then showed her his true form and Dionysus burnt to crisp when Zeus's glory was in sight. Zeus managed to save him by stitching him into his thigh ready to be born. Hera found out, and got jealous (especially that Dionysus was still alive), so she ordered the Titans to kill Dionysus. They ripped him to pices, but , Rhea brought him back to life. Dionysus wine is still used in today's society known for fine wine. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Dionysus/dionysus.html

Gaea

The name Gaea means "The Earth" in Greek. She has no specific symbol but her symbols are mostly nature items. She was a primal Greek goddess which means she had no parents that birthed her. Hesoied tells that the union of Gaea and Chaos and supported by Eros Uranus was born. Gaea and Uranus Gave birth to giants wich upset the Titans. Uranus decided to stop Gaea from making anything else.He sent off hi children inside of her which make Gaea angry that her titan sons where against her. Corno over through Uranus, but because or Corno's cruelty, he was over thrown by Zeus. This led to the end of the Titans. Gaea is used in today's society because a waste company management is named after this god. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Gaea/gaea.html

Hades

The name Hades means "unseen" in Greek. His symbol is the helmet of darkness. his father was Cronus.Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon. He got this bad position of this god because he lost to a card game. The Greeks would not say anything bad in his name because of the fear that it would make them dead sooner. The word "morpheus" was named after a root of Hades that we still use today in society. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hades/hades.html

Hephaestus

The name Hephaestus means "god of the crafts". His symbols are a smith's hammer, anvil, and a pair of tongs. Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera.When he was born. his mother threw him into the ocean because he was crippled. He was then raised by Thetis and Eurynome. Another myth says that one day he tried to protect his mother from Zeus. As a result, the gods through him out of Olympus which gave him disabilities. He landed on the Island of Lemnos and became a master craftsman. Hephaestus is now named for a cement company. They make normal cement and quick use cement. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hephaestus/hephaestus.html

Hera

The name Hera means "queen" in Greek. Her symbol is a cuckoo because it represents Zeus's love for her. She was Zeus' wife and sister. She was raised by Oceanus and Tethys. One day, Zeus too form as a cuckoo. She felt sorry for the bird and took it inside. Zeus then surprised her in his true form and raped Hera. Hera was ashamed, so she married him. Zeus treated his wife's harshly, so she led a his other wife's against him. They drugged him and argued what the next step was. Zeus woke up and chained her on the edge of the heavens. No one dared to interfere. He crying wouldn't let Zeus sleep.He let her go if she promised to never rebel. She has little choice, so she promised. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hera/hera.html

Hermes

The name Hermes means "boundary marker". He was the son of Zeus and Mia. He was the messenger of the heavens. He also led the dead souls to the under world. In one myth, he snook out at night and stole Apollos cattle because he was a trickster. Apollo then took Hermes to Zeus, and Zeus laughed. He knew it took a lot of work to hide the cattle with no tracks. He hen made Hermes the messenger of the gods. A company is now named after the god Hermes today. It is an online communication system to communicate with your custemers. Credits: http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-greek-god-hermes-facts-myths-symbols.html

Midas

The name Midas means ""mythical name" in Greek.He was a good companion of Dionysus. For his kind treatment of Silenus. Midas was rewarded with a wish. The king wished that all he touched turn to gold, but when his food turned into gold, and he nearly starved to death, he then realized the error. Dionysus then said that if he bathed in the Pactolus River, an action to which the presence of alluvial gold in that stream will be attributed. His symbol is manly a golden torch. Midas is now a company in today's world with a slogan "trust Midas torch". Credits: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Midas-Greek-mythology

Nike

The name Nike means "Victory" in Greek. She was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx. She had four siblings that where companions that flew over battlefields and giving victory. The shoe company names Nike is named after this goddess. Her sybol is a woman's body with wings. Credits http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Nike/nike.html

Odysseus

The name Odysseus means "angry man" in Greek. His symbol is some what like a boat. He was the son of Laertes and Anticlea. Odysseus was one of the men that wanted to marry Helen, step-daughter of king Tyndareus of Sparta. However, there where many suieters and there wasn't a way to solved who the husband would be. Tyndareus agreed and Odysseus proposed to draw straws. Before that, though, he made everyone promise an oath that they would all support the husband and wife on any problem that they might face in the future. Menelaus drew the lucky straw, while Odysseus married Penelope. Odysseus is now a training company named after this god. Credits: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Odysseus

Persephone

The name Persephone is believed to mean "murderer" in Greek. Her symbols where Springs, wreath of flowers worn in hair, torch, reeds, waterfalls, and rivers. Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was the queen of the underworld. She was abducted by Hades out in the spring fields. He told her that he would bring her back to her mother Demeter, but Hades gave her a seed which made her his claim. Demeter was angry, but Zeus arranged where several months out of the year, Persephone would go with her mom and the other months with Hades. There is now a brewing company named after this goddess.

Perseus

The name Perseus means "to destroy" in Greek. His symbol is a chess. One day the Oracle of Apollo told Acrisius that Danae (his daughter) would have a son, and his son would kill him. Danae was then locked up in a room with no doors, but just one window. One day she saw a light. She knew it was a god but didn't know which one. The god then said that he was indeed a god and wished for Danae to be his wife. She then had a baby named Perseus. Acrisius saw the baby , put Danae and Perseus in a locked chest, and threw them out to see. They landed saftley at an Island. Throughout the story more things o on but eventually Perseus does end up killing Acrisius. Perseus is now the name of a manage storage businesses and other companies too. Credits: http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Perseus/perseus.html

Poseidon

The name Poseidon means "husband or lord" in Greek. A symbol of his is a three-pronged fish spears. He wished to have Demeter. She told him to make the most beautiful animal the world has ever seen. He made other animals on the first few attempts, but he finally made a horse. The passion he had for Demeter was diminished. Today, Poseidon i now known as technology. Credits: http://www.poseidon-technologies.com/

Hestia

The nme Hestia means "goddess of the hearth". Her symbol is a flame. She was the sister of Zeus. She she was once an Olympian gods, but was later replaced by Dionysus. She refused to get with Poseidon and Apollo because she took an oath to remain a Virgin. Hesita was almost raped by Priapus , but was lucky saved by the braying of a mule. A heating and cooling system is named after the goddess Hestia in today's world. Credits: http://www.hestiaheating.com/

Titan

Titan means "spyro of the dragon" in Greek. The symbol was manly a helmet in flames. Some memebers included the first twelve children of the primordial Gaia. They got into a lot of wars with other groups of people. Some members where, Asteria, Altas,Cronus,and ect. Titan is now an insurance company inspired by this Greek Myth. Credits: https://www.titan.com/commercial-vehicle-insurance.jsp

Uranus

Uranus means "The heavens" In Greek. His symbol was a circle like figure with an arrow pointing upward. He was the son of Gaea. He hated his children so much, he band them to Tartarus, inside Gaea. Gaea was angry. Cornos found his father, cast him to sleep, and became ruler of the universe. The planet Uranus is now named after this god. Cedis: http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Uranus/uranus.html

Zeus

Zeus means "shine" or "sky" in Greek. His symbol is mostly lightning bolts. He out threw his father's thrown. In order for him to be ruler, he plaid a game of cards to see who would get this position. Using his shield, he can make storms,rains, clouds, and etc. The inivator company called Zeus was named after this god. Credits: https://www.zeusinc.com/company