Who's Who on Mount Olympus

Hephaestus

Realm: God of fire; forger of armor Roman Name: Vulcan Mulciber Symbol: anvil, forge

Poseidon

Realm: God of sea, horses, and earthquakes Roman Name: Neptune Symbol: trident, horses

Phoebus Apollo

Realm: God of sun, music, poetry, and medicine Roman Name: Phoebus Apollo Symbol: laurel, lyre, bow

Hades

Realm: God of underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus) Roman Name: Pluto Symbol: far-famed cap that made people invisible

Ares

Realm: God of war Roman Name: Mars Symbol: vultures, weapons, dog

Hestia~

Realm: Goddess of hearth and home; sister of Zeus Roman Name: Vesta Symbol: hearth, sacred fire

Aphrodite

Realm: Goddess of love and beauty Roman Name: Venus Symbol: dove, myrtle, cupid

Artemis~

Realm: Goddess of moon and hunting; patroness of maidens Roman Name: Diana Symbol: deer, cypress, bow and arrow

Pallas Athena~

Realm: Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving Roman Name: Minerva Symbol: Olive tree, owl

Zeus

Realm: King of gods and ruler of mankind Roman Name: Jupiter Symbol:scepter, lighting bolt, Aegis, Eagle, Oak tree

Hermes

Realm: Messenger-god; god of commerce, travelers, and thieves Roman Name: Mercury Symbol: Caduceus, low-crowned hate, winged sandals

Hera

Realm: Queen of gods and wife of Zeus Roman Name: Juno Symbol: cow, peacock, iris