1. THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES

2. Zeus (Jupiter) God of the Heavens, King of the Gods Symbols: Thunderbolt, Eagle Relations: Married to Hera, had many children

3. Hera (Juno) Goddess of marriage and childbirth, Queen of the Gods Symbols: Peacock, Pomegranate Relations: Married to Zeus (also his sister), had many children, but not as many as Zeus

4. Hades (Pluto) God of the Underworld and Death Has a beast named Cerberus, a three-headed dog Is in love with Persephone Relations: Brother to Zeus and Poseidon

5. Poseidon (Neptune) God of the Sea Symbols: Trident, rides horses and dolphins Relations: Brother to Zeus and Hades

6. Ares (Mars) God of War, Violence, and Civil Order Symbols: Bronze-tipped spear, Golden Armor, Vulture Relations: Hera’s son

7. Apollo (Apollo) God of Music, Poetry, Archery, and Healing Symbols: Bow and arrow, Lyre Relations: Son of Zeus and Leto, Artemis’ twin

8. Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of Love and Beauty Symbols: Apple, Myrtle Wreath, Scallop Shell, Dove Relations: Married to Hephaestus, Loves Ares

9. Eros (Cupid) God of Love Symbols: Wings, Bow and Arrow Relations: Son of Aphrodite and Ares

10. Athena (Minerva) Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare Symbols: Spear and Shield, Owl, Olive Tree Relations: Zeus’ daughter, sprang fully-formed from his head wearing armor

11. Hermes (Mercury) God of Speed and Travel, Messenger for the gods He also helps dead souls get to the Underworld Symbols: Winged sandals, Winged cap Relations: Son of Zeus and Maia

12. Dionysus (Bacchus) God of Celebration and Wine Symbol: Wine

13. Demeter (Ceres) Goddess of the Harvest Symbols: Wheat, Grains Relations: Zeus’ sister, mother of Persephone

14. Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of Fire and Metal Symbols: Fire, Axe, Hammer Relations: Son of Zeus and Hera, married to Aphrodite

15. Artemis (Diana) Goddess of the hunt Symbols: Bow and arrow, Deer Relations: Zeus’ daughter, Apollo’s twin Begged her father never to make her marry