The Olympian Gods The Twelve Olympians 10 Always
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The Olympian Gods
The Twelve Olympians 10 “Always Olympians”: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Hephaestus, Athena, Ares 4 “Variable” Olympians: Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Dionysus The palace of the gods was believed to be Mt. Olympus in Greece. The gods took sides during the Trojan War.
Make a Chart! Greek Name Roman Name Symbols Function Extra Info • This information will be part of your test on Monday, Sept. 22!
Zeus • • • “Father of Gods and Men” Roman name: Jupiter or Jove Symbols: Oak, Eagle, Thunderbolt Chief god, god of the sky Married to Hera
Hera • • Roman name: Juno Symbols: Peacock, cow Goddess of marriage, queen of Olympus Wife of Zeus
Poseidon • • • Roman name: Neptune Symbols: Trident, horse God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Brother of Zeus and Hades Lived in palace under the sea
Ares • • Roman name: Mars Symbols: Dog, vulture God of war (bloodlust) Son of Zeus and Hera
Athena • Roman name: Minerva • Symbols: owl, olive branch • Goddess of wisdom, tactical warfare, crafts • Born from Zeus’ head • Patron goddess of the city of Athens, Greece
Hermes • Roman name: Mercury • Symbols: caduceus (wand), winged helmet and winged sandals • God of travelers, thieves, tricksters and merchants • Son of Zeus and Maia • Messenger of the gods
Apollo • • Roman name: Apollo Symbols: laurel, lyre God of light, prophecy, archery, healing, music Son of Zeus and Leto, twin of Artemis
Artemis • Roman name: Diana • Symbols: bow, stag, moon • Goddess of the hunt, moon, childbirth, young girls • Daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo • Like Athena and Hestia, she never married
Aphrodite • • • Roman name: Venus Symbols: dove, myrtle, swan Goddess of love and beauty Born of sea-foam Was married to Hephaestus, the ugliest god, but was a lover of Ares
Hephaestus • Roman name: Vulcan • Symbols: anvil, fire • God of the fire and forge • Son of Zeus and Hera (some say just Hera) • Was thrown from Mt. Olympus and crippled at birth by either Zeus or Hera
Hades • • • Roman name: Pluto or Dis Symbols: helmet, jewels/metals God of the dead and the Underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Lived in palace in the Underworld
Dionysus • • • Roman name: Bacchus Symbols: grapevine, ivy, snake God of wine and grapevine Son of Zeus and the mortal Semele Could also cause and cure madness
Hestia Roman name: Vesta Symbol: hearth-fire Goddess of the hearth/home Sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter • Like Athena and Artemis, she never married • Some say she gave up her Olympian throne to allow Dionysus to become one of the 12 • •
Demeter • Roman name: Ceres • Goddess of grain and harvest • Sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and Hestia • Symbols: wheat/grain, cornucopia (horn of plenty) • “cereal”
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