1. Greek Gods and Goddesses By Patrick H.

2. Zeus Zeus is the king of Mt. Olympus. His symbols are the eagle and the oak tree. He is the king of all people.

3. Hera Hera is the Queen of Olympus. Hera is the Queen of Olympus. Her symbols are the cow and the peacock. Her symbols are the cow and the peacock. She is one of Zeus’s wives. She is one of Zeus’s wives.

4. Hephaestus Hephaestus is the god of smiths and fire. His symbols are the anvil and a large hammer. He is the peaceful son of Zeus and Hera.

5. Aphrodite Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. Her symbols are the rose and the dove. She has no parents and is married to Hephaestus.

6. Ares Ares is the god of War. Ares is the god of War. His symbols are a vulture and a spear and shield. His symbols are a vulture and a spear and shield. His companion is Eris, and whenever he hears people fighting, he gets in his war chariot and joins the fight. His companion is Eris, and whenever he hears people fighting, he gets in his war chariot and joins the fight.

7. Athena Athena is the goddess of wisdom. Athena is the goddess of wisdom. Athena’s symbols are a war helmet, shield, and an owl. Athena’s symbols are a war helmet, shield, and an owl. She is a daughter of Zeus, and sprung out of his head. She is a daughter of Zeus, and sprung out of his head.

8. Poseidon Poseidon is the god of the seas. Poseidon is the god of the seas. His symbols are a trident, dolphins, and a horse. His symbols are a trident, dolphins, and a horse. He is a moody god who controls the seas. He is a moody god who controls the seas.

9. Apollo  Apollo is the god of light, music, and reason.  His symbol is the lyre.  When he was strong, he was sent to Delphi. While there, he killed Python.

10. Artemis Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the Moon. Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the Moon. Her symbols are a bow and arrow and the Moon. Her symbols are a bow and arrow and the Moon. She is a daughter of Zeus, and is never to be married. She is a daughter of Zeus, and is never to be married.

11. Hermes Hermes is the messenger of the gods. His symbols are a caduceus, winged hat, and winged sandals. He is the son of Zeus and Maia.

12. Hades Hades is the god of the underworld. Hades is the god of the underworld. His symbols are a two pronged spear, and Cerberus. His symbols are a two pronged spear, and Cerberus. He locked up Theseus in the underworld. Theseus was then saved by Hercules. He locked up Theseus in the underworld. Theseus was then saved by Hercules.

13. Persephone  Persephone is the Queen of the Underworld.  Persephone’s symbol is the pomegranate.  She is the daughter of Demeter.

14. Demeter Demeter is the goddess of the harvest. Demeter is the goddess of the harvest. Her symbol is a stock of grain. She is the sister of Zeus, and the mother of Persephone.

15. Dionysus Dionysus is the god of wine.Dionysus is the god of wine. His symbol is the grape vine.His symbol is the grape vine. He turned humans into dolphins for capturing him.He turned humans into dolphins for capturing him.

16. Work Cited  D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths.  Bownet.org