1. The Greek Pantheon
Pantheon - the gods of a particular mythology considered collectively
The Greek pantheon consists of numerous gods and goddess. There are a small number of major gods and as well as many minor gods. The roles of the gods sometimes changed over time.

2. The Olympians Named for their home on Mount Olympus
They are also know as the dodekatheon (dodeka = twelve; theo = Gods)
These are the twelve principal gods, though different sources from different periods list different gods as beign among the twelve Olympians

3. The Major Gods Zeus (Jupiter):
King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus
God of the sky and thunder
Symbols: thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree, scepter, scales
Hera (Juno):
Queen of the gods
Goddess of marriage and family
Symbols: peacock, pomegranate, crown, cuckoo, lion, cow

4. The Major Gods Poseidon (Neptune):
God of the seas, earthquakes, and horses
Symbols: horse, bull, dolphin, trident
Dionysus (Bacchus):
God of wine, celebrations, and ecstasy
Patron god of the art of theater
Symbols: grapevine, ivy, cup, tiger, panther, leopard, dolphin, goat

5. The Major Gods Apollo (Apollo):
God of the light, music, poetry, prophecy, and archery
Symbols: the sun, lyre, bow and arrow, raven, dolphin, wolf, swan, mouse
Twin brother of Artemis
Artemis (Diana):
Goddess of the hunt, archery, and all animals
Symbols: the moon, deer, hound, bear, snake, cypress tree, bow and arrow

6. The Major Gods Hermes (Mercury): Messenger of the gods
God of the commerce and thieves
Symbols: the caduceus (staff entwined by two snakes), winged sandals and cap, stork, tortoise
Athena (Minerva):
Goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, defense, and all strategic warfare
Arose fully grown from Zues’ head
Symbols: owl, olive tree

7. The Major Gods Ares (Mars): God of war, violence, and bloodshed
Hated by all the other gods
Symbols: the boar, serpent, dog, vulture, spear and shield
Aphrodite (Venus):
Goddess of love, beauty, and desire
Symbols: the dove, bird, apple, bee, swan, myrtle, rose

8. The Major Gods Hephaestus (Vulcan):
Master blacksmith and craftsman of the gods
God of fire and the forge
Symbols: the fire, anvil, ax, donkey, hammer, tongs, quail
Demeter (Ceres):
Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons
Symbols: the poppy, wheat, torch, pig

9. The Major Gods Hades (Pluto):
God of the underworld and the riches under the Earth
Symbols: the three-headed dog Cerberus, the Helm of Darkness (which made him invisible)
Hestia (Vesta):
Goddess of the hearth and the right ordering of domesticity and the family
Symbols: the hearth, kettle, torch, candle, broom, crane, pig, donkey

10. The Major Gods Pan (Faunus):
God of the wild, shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting, and rustic music
Symbols: the pan pipes or pan flute
Persephone (Proserpina):
Queen of the underworld
Goddess of the springtime
Symbols: mint, poppy, pomegranate, young grain, flowers