The Olympian Gods 12 gods and goddesses made

The Olympian Gods 12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council

Zeus Ø King of the gods Ø Parents-Cronus and Rhea Ø Symbols-eagle, shield, lightening bolt and thunder Ø Most powerful god/settled disputes fairly Ø Fell in love often and made Hera jealous

Poseidon Ø God of the sea Ø Parents-Rhea and Cronus Ø Symbols-trident, horse, bull Ø 2 nd most powerful god, known as the earth -shaker Ø Caused tidal waves when angry

Hera Ø Queen of the gods Ø Parents-Cronus and Rhea Ø Symbols-peacock, cow Ø Protector of marriages Ø Jealous of Zeus and his lovers. Tried to destroy them.

Demeter Ø Goddess of grain and harvest Ø Parents-Cronus and Rhea Ø Symbols-torch, corn Ø Mother of Persephone

Apollo Ø God of light and truth, music, and archery Ø Parents-Zeus and Leto Ø Symbols-lyre, dolphin, crow Ø Most loved god Ø Handsome, charming, talented, honest Ø Shot silver arrows at anyone who threatened his loved ones

Artemis Ø Goddess of the hunt Ø Parents-Zeus and Leto Ø Symbols-moon Ø Twin sister of Apollo Ø Protected young animals and children Ø Never married

Hermes Ø Messenger god Ø Parents-Zeus and Maia Ø Symbols-wand, winged staff, winged sandals, winged helmet Ø Graceful, clever, quick Ø Zeus’s messenger Ø Led dead to underworld Ø Sandals gave him speed

Ares Ø God of war Ø Parents-Zeus and Hera Ø Symbols-vulture, dog Ø Loved violence and battles Ø Disliked by other gods

Athena Ø Goddess of wisdom, war, arts and crafts Ø Parent-Zeus Ø Symbols-owl, shield, olive branch Ø Hated war, defended side she believed in Ø Carried a shield that turned enemies to stone Ø Favorite child of Zeus

Aphrodite Ø Goddess of love and beauty Ø Parents-Zeus and Dione Ø Symbols-dove, sparrow, swan Ø Adopted by Zeus Ø Married Hephaestus but did not love him Ø Cheated often

Hephaestus Ø Blacksmith god Ø Parents-Zeus and Hera Ø Symbols-fire, blacksmith hammer Ø Most unattractive god Ø Hated by Hera because of his deformed foot Ø Made armor, jewelry, and weapons

Dionysus Ø God of wine Ø Parents-Zeus and Semele Ø Symbols-ivy wreath, grape vines Ø Mortal mother was killed Ø Dionysus grew inside Zeus Ø Symbolizes patriarchal society taking over matriarchal society Ø Hera made him go crazy

Other Important Gods Hades -God of underworld -Parents-Cronus/Rhea Symbols-helmet of invisibility -Hardly ever left underworld -Owned precious items of the ground (gold, diamonds, etc) Ø Hestia -Goddess of the hearth and home -Parents-Cronus/Rhea -Symbol-fire -Protected homes and families -Never took sides -Sweetest/kindest of all gods Ø