12 Gods of Olympus (Major Gods/Goddesses)
Zeus: God of Lightning, Ruler of Mount Olympus, Wields a lightning bolt as his symbol. Hera: Goddess of Fertility and Marriage, Wife and Sister of Zeus Ares: God of War, Violence and Chaos, Son of Zeus and Hera Hermes: Messenger of the Gods, God of Speed, God of Thievery Poseidon: God of the Ocean/Sea, Brother of Zeus, Wields a trident as his symbol. Artemis: Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, twin sister of Apollo. Her symbol is the Moon. Apollo: God of the Sun, Music, Healing, Light, Truth and Archery. His symbol is the sun. Son of Zeus. Hades: God/Ruler of the Underworld and the Dead. Brother of Zeus. Had a helmet which made the wearer invisible. Hephaestus: God of Forging/Blacksmith, God of Fire. The ugly and deformed God. Son of Hera. Aphrodite: Goddess of Love and Beauty, Daughter of Zeus Athena: Goddess of Strategy, Protector of Civilised life, handicrafts and agriculture. Daughter of Zeus alone and is said to have sprouted from his head full grown and in armour. Hestia: A virgin Goddess and sister of Zeus. Goddess of Hearth |