Greek Gods and Goddesses

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A quick overview of the 13 main Greek Gods and Goddesses and a couple quick facts about them. Includes pictures of the Gods and Goddesses as well.

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Greek Gods & Goddesses

By: Brittni Danielle Jackson

What are they?

Religious figures

There are thirteen major ones

Each have their own roles

The top thirteen

guys Zeus Poseidon Hades Apollo Hephaestus Ares Hermes Dionysus

Girls Hera Athena Demeter Artemis Aphrodite

Zeus

King of gods

God of Skies

Symbols: Lightning Bolt Eagle

Poseidon

God of seas

Creator of Horses

Symbols: Trident Horse

Hades

God of the Underworld

Symbols: Dark Helm

Apollo

God of Sun

Goddess Artemis’ Twin

Symbols: Lyre

Ares

God of War

Symbol: Boar

Hephaestus

God of Fire & The Forge

Symbols: Hammer Anvil

Dionysus

God of Wine

Symbols: Grape Vines Panther

Hermes

God of Travel

Messenger for the Gods

Symbols: Rooster Caduceus

Hera

Queen of the Gods

Goddess of Marriage

Symbols: Peacock Pomegranate

Athena

Goddess of Wisdom

Symbols: Owl Olive Tree

Aphrodite

Goddess of Love & Beauty

Symbols: Rose Mirror

Demeter

Goddess of Harvest

Symbols: Wheat Torch

Artemis

Goddess of the Hunt & Moon

God Apollo’s Twin

Symbols: Bow Stags