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the Gods and Goddesses

of Ancient Greece

MOUNT OLYMPUSHome of the Gods

Originally Thought to be a

Real MountainFinally Came to be

Thought ofas a Floating Mountain

in the Sky

ZEUS (Roman Name:

Jupiter)Supreme Ruler of the Gods

His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT©

He falls in love frequently and often acts on it

(even though he is married)

HERA (Roman Name: Juno)

Zeus’ Wife and Sister

Protector of Marriage and

Married WomenVery Jealous of Zeus’ Numerous

Lovers

HADES (Roman Name: Pluto)

Lord of the UnderworldRuler of the Dead

POSEIDON(Roman Name: Neptune)

Ruler of the Seas and Oceans

DEMETER(Roman Name: Ceres)

Goddess of Corn and Agriculture

Her Moods Affect the Seasons

APHRODITE(Roman Name: Venus)

Goddess of Love and BeautyWife of Hephaestus

HESTIA(Roman Name: Vesta)

Goddess of the Home

ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN

ARES(Roman Name: Mars)

God of War

None of the Other Gods Like Him Much

ATHENA(Roman Name: Minerva)

Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom

While Adopted by Hera,She is the Daughter

of Zeus Only(Sprang from his Head)

HEPHAESTUS(Roman Name: Vulcan)

God of Fire and the Forge

He is the Only Ugly God

Husband of Aphrodite

HEBE(Roman Name: None)

Cupbearer of the Gods

APOLLO(Roman Name: Apollo)

Twin Brother of Artemis

God of Music and Poetry

God of Light and Truth

No False Words(Never Told a Lie)

His Oracle at Delphiwas the Most Popular

ARTEMIS(Roman Name: Diana)

Twin Sister of Apollo

Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt

Lady of the Wild Things

PERSEPHONE(Roman Name: Proserpine)

Goddess of Spring

She was Kidnappedby Hades

Later Made theQueen of the UnderworldSpends Half the Year

in Hades, Half on Earth

HERMES(Roman Name: Mercury)

Messenger of the Gods

Has Wings on Sandalsand Cap

Appears the Most Oftenof All the Gods