The Greek Gods and Goddesses Study Guide
Ares
God of War Fun Facts Parents: Zeus & Hera Roman name: Mars Was popular in Sparta
Dionysus
God of fertility God of joyous life, hospitality & wild things Fun Facts Roman name: Bacchus God of wine Part God, part human (Demi God)
Hephaestus
God of fire & artisans Maker of Pandora, the first mortal woman Husband of Aphrodite Fun Facts Worked with metals Roman name: Vulcan "Volcano" comes from Volcanus which comes from Vulcan
Persephone
God of the Spring Roman Name - Proserpina Fun Facts Married to Hades Only stays in the Underworld for 6 months of the year Represented by a Pomegranate
Apollo
God of the Sun Supporter of truth, archery, music, medicine & Prophecy Fun Facts Twin sister: Artemis (Goddess of the Lune) Father: Zeus Latin ( Roman ) name: Apollo Lyre (a musical instrument, he played)
Poseidon
God of the sea & earthquakes Giver of horses or mortals Fun Facts Roman name-Neptune Brother of Hades & Zeus Trident
Demeter
Goddess of Crops Giver of grain & fruit Fun Facts Sister of Zeus Roman name: Ceres The word "Cereal" comes from Ceres
Aphrodite
Goddess of Love & Beauty Fun Facts Latin name: Venus Cupid was her son
Athena
Goddess of Wisdom City Goddess of Athena Patron of household crafts Protected her worshippers in war Father: Zeus Roman name: Minerva
Hestia
Goddess of the Hearth Roman name: Vesta Fun Facts Worshiped mostly in the home Very little written about her in the Mythology Oldest of the Olympian Gods - 1st to be eaten by her father Cronus Gave up seat to Dionysus
Artemis
Goddess of the moon Mighty huntress "Rainer of arrows" Guardian of cities, young animals, & women Fun Facts Twin sister of Apollo Roman name: Diana
Hermes
Messenger God God of writers & commerce Protector of thieves & mischief-makers, guardian of wayfarers Son of Zeus Fun Fact Roman name-Mercury
Hera
Protector of marriage, children, & the home Wife of Zeus Fun Facts Roman name: Juno Liked peacocks
Zeus
Ruler of Mount Olympus King of the gods God of weather Fun Facts Married to Hera Latin( Roman ) name: Jupiter Known to carry a thunderbolt
Hades
Ruler of the Underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Not Olympian God Fun Facts Married to Persephone Owned a Chariot with 4 Black Horses Owns a Three Headed Dog named Cerberus ( Roman ) name: Pluto Biden