1. Greek Gods and Goddesses

2. Zeus King of all the gods Had more powers than anyone
Could throw his voice, shape shift, and throw lightning bolts
He had a quick temper, a big sense of humor, and he was not afraid of anything except his wife, Hera.

3. Hera Queen of all the gods, also the goddess of marriage
She was often jealous of her husband, Zeus
There are many myths about Hera's jealously, anger, and revenge.
Had a servant with 100 eyes named Argus

4. Poseidon Lord of the Sea
He was very powerful and moody, so the Greeks were afraid of him
Greeks built temples to honor him
Had a palace at the bottom of the sea

5. Hades Ruler of the Underworld
Had a home on Mount Olympus, but he preferred the Underworld
He had an invisible helmet, a golden chariot, and his three-headed dog, Cerberus

6. Ares God of War He was tall and handsome, mean and self-centered
His sidekick was the spirit of disagreement, Eris
They also carried the spirits of Pain, Panic, Famine, and Oblivion
Sought bloodshed and trouble

7. Hermes Zeus’ youngest son, made the messenger to the gods
He was mischievous, fast on his feet, and very clever
He always made deals to get himself and others out of trouble

8. Apollo God of music Apollo and his sister Artemis were twins.
Children of Zeus and Leto
Apollo was very protective of his mother
Known in many famous myths, including the Oracle at Delphi

9. Artemis Goddess of the hunt and the moon Usually cold and pitiless
She swore never to marry and resented people who intruded on her privacy, especially men

10. Athena Goddess of wisdom
She became the guardian of the city-state of Athens after she won a contest with Poseidon
Poseidon created a stream of salt-water, but she created the olive tree and won the contest

11. Hestia Goddess of hearth and home Deeply honored by Greek women
They knew that Hestia was keeping watch over them as they did their chores

12. Demeter Zeus’ sister who was in charge of the harvest
If she was upset, the crops would die
Everyone worked to keep her happy (the company of her daughter Persephone made her happy)

13. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty
No one knows where to place her in the Greek family tree
Many legends are written about her beauty, and she was very vain
Some believe that the Trojan War began because she was offended

14. Hephaestus God of fire and forge He was the only Olympian who limped
He was married to Aphrodite
He made many things, including Mount Olympus and the first woman, Pandora

15. Heracles Known for his incredible strength Half god/ half mortal
Completed many tasks and had several journeys attempting to gain his place amongst the gods

16. Eros
God of love
Shot his arrows into mortals and deities to make them fall in love
Was not happy until he found love for himself

17. Dionysus God of grape harvest, winemaking, and wine
He was very good at shape shifting
After he was kidnapped by pirates and escaped, he married Princess Ariadne

18. Orpheus Talented musician
He played the lyre which allowed him to cast spells and tame savage beasts
Lost his wife to Hades

19. Echo
Wood nymph who had a beautiful voice and possessed a good and loving heart
She swore off all suitors
3 myths:
Echo and Hera
2. Echo and Narcissus
3. Echo and Pan

20. Pan Watched over shepherds and huntsmen
He had two horns coming out of his forehead and the legs of a goat. He also had a crooked nose and pointed ears.
Loved music, dancing, and singing

21. Pandora Daughter of Zeus
Sent to marry Epimetheus, a gentle but lonely man
Opened the Pandora Box, which held things like envy, hate, crime, disease, and hope

22. Pegasus Known as “The Flying Horse Son of Poseidon and Medusa
He was wonderful and warm
Many tried to kidnap him, but the gods always helped him out
Zeus rode him in the stars

23. How many gods and goddesses can you remember?