2010 Deities Project

Presentation by: Quintus Caelius Creticus

DEFINITIONSDeity-A god, goddess, a divine character, nature, or Supreme Being.

Olympian-Pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon as the gods of classical Greece, or of resembling characteristic of, or suitable to the Gods of Olympus.

Attribute-Something implied as belonging to a person, thing, or group; a quality, character, characteristic, or property of.

Sphere of Influence-A field of activity or operation with which the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, or opinions of others.

Provenance-Place or source of originCitations

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Parents of the Olympians

Zeus- Kronos and Rhea

Hades- Kronos and Rhea

Poseidon- Kronos and Rhea

Hestia- Kronos and Rhea

Hera- Kronos and Rhea

ZeusDeity: Zeus

Greek Name: Zeus

Roman Name: Jupiter, Jove

Parentage: Kronos and Rhea

Sphere of Influence: Main God of Greek and Rome, and king of the Gods. He was also the god of sky and weather, law, order, and fate.

Attributes: A lightning bolt, royal scepter, and eagle.

Birthplace: Diktaion Cave on the island of Crete.

Place Favored: Greece and Rome

This picture is one that exemplifies Zeus’s almighty power. It shows his omnipotent strength and power over all the Gods

usinghis lightning bolt and hiseagle. This particular image spoke to me because it

clearlydisplays Zeus’s attributes. I chose this image because itwas very accurate when it comes to this god’s

demeanor.This image obviously showsZeus’s characteristics towardlife and the other gods. Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

This picture is one that shows Zeus’s immense power that achieves greatness. It displays his all-powerfulstrength and capability. This particular image spoke to mebecause it clearly recognizes Zeus’s behavior toward the human race and the other gods. I chose this image because it was out of the ordinary since it manifestlydisplays Zeus himself. This image is one that truly exhibits this god’s demeanor and skills.

Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

HadesDeity: Hades

Greek Name: Hades, Ades, Aidoneus

Roman Name: Unseen One

Parentage: Kronos and Rhea

Sphere of Influence: King of the Underworld. Also, the god of death and the dead, and of the hidden wealth of the world.

Attributes: A dark-bearded man, crown, scepter, key

Birthplace: He was born on the island of Crete, and soon was devoured by his father, Kronos.

Place Favored: The Underworld

This particular image ofHades displays his supreme power of the Underworld. It shows him sitting on his throne as king of his land. This particular picture spoketo me because it foretells the story of Hades, and his ruling of the Underworld. I chose this image because it truly demonstrates Hades’s attributes—crown, scepter,ruler, and dark beard. This specific masterpiece acutelyshows Hades as King of theUnderworld.

Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

This distinct picture exemplifies Hades’s all-powerful strength on his dogCerberus. It displays his Supreme Being of physique. His dog Cerberus too, is quite a powerhouse. This image spoke to me becausehis shows Hades’s and Cerberus’s flare of intensityover the Underworld. I shows this noteworthy image

becauseit exerts the fact that Hadesis the Supreme Ruler of the Underworld. This picture precisely shows his being, andCerberus’s as well.

Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

PoseidonDeity: Poseidon

Greek Name: Poseidon

Roman Name: Neptunus, Neptune

Parentage: Kronos and Rhea

Sphere of Influence: The great Olympian god of the sea, rivers, flood, drought, earthquakes, and horses.

Attributes: Mature man of sturdy build, dark beard, and trident.

Birthplace: He was born on the island of Crete, and soon was devoured by his father, Kronos.

Place Favored: The Sea.

This specific imagedescribes Poseidon’s almightypower over the sea. With histrident and his trusty hippo-campi, he strides over the seaas the onlooker. This picturespoke to me because ithonestly displays the true behavior of the sea god. Therefore, I chose this image because of its ability to recognize this. Lastly, it is astounding how this particular image grazed so close to the demeanor of Poseidon which is almightypower over the sea.

Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

This distinct image of Poseidon shows him in his element which is as King of the Sea. He is grasping his tridentto show that he is omnipotent over this sea of greatness. Thisparticular picture spoke tome because it displays hissupreme power over the sea.Consequently, I chose this image because it resembles Poseidon’s true aptitude. Finally, this picture is one thatdemonstrates the Sea God’strue power over this body of water, and him in his element.

Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

HestiaDeity: Hestia

Greek Name: Vesta

Roman Name: Hearth (Hestia)

Parentage: Kronos and Rhea

Sphere of Influence: God of the hearth, family, home, and of the sacrificial flame.

Attributes: The flowered branch, a kettle, and her being veiled

Birthplace: She was born on the island of Crete, and soon was devoured by her father, Kronos

Place favored: Home

This picture of Hestia resembles her holding the flowered branch. This imagespoke to me because itdemonstrates the trueattributes of Hestia. I chose this picture because I thought it displays her intimacy toward the other gods. It also shows her projecting her demeanor.Lastly, this picture is one thatdisplays Hestia’s attributes, one of which is the flowered branch.

Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

This image of Hestia establishes the true behavior

ofthis goddess. As the goddess

ofhome and the hearth; she is demonstrating these

attributeswhich differentiate her fromthe other gods. This picturespoke to me because it displays her keeping up theflame. I chose this picture because it shows her actualdemeanor. This image is onethat truly demonstrates the goddess’s behavior as well asher actions. Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

Hera Deity: Hera

Greek Name: Hera

Roman Name: Juno

Parentage: Kronos and Rhea

Sphere of Influence: Olympian Queen of the Gods, goddess of women, marriage, sky, and the starry heavens.

Attributes: Depicted as a beautiful woman, crown, royal lotus-tipped staff, and peacock.

Birthplace: Born on the island of Samos or Argos otherwise varied throughout Greece.

Place Favored: None.

This particular image of Hera superbly shows her attributes. This picture shows her with her crown and her lotus-tipped staff. It spoke to me because it phenomenally displays her attributes. Subsequently, I chose this picture because it really truly characterizes her as the

Queen of the Gods. Finally, this

image is one that honestly shows traits about Hera, and ones that are very accurately there.

Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

This picture of Hestia demonstrates both her attributes as well as her behavior. It shows her with peacock feathers which is one of her many attributes. This picture spoke to me because it truly shows her motherliness

as Queen of the Gods. I chose this image it establishes the

thought that she is like a mother. This image is one that not only displays her interesting behavior, but her attributes as well.

Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

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