1. Greek Gods and Goddesses
The Olympians

2. Religion
Most religions today are Monotheistic, meaning they have only one God.
The Greeks were Polytheistic meaning…?

3. Your Assignment
The Greek Gods and Goddesses are often described using symbolism.
As we discuss each God and Goddess you will need to create a symbol that represents that God or Goddess.
A symbol is an image or group of images that show meaning without words.

4. Zeus
King of the Gods.
God of storms and sky.
Wields the thunderbolt.

5. Hera
Wife and sister of Zeus.
Goddess of marriage and childbirth.

6. Poseidon Brother of Zeus. God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
Often seen carrying a trident.

7. Hades
Brother of Zeus.
God of the Underworld.

8. Demeter
Sister of Zeus.
Goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest.

9. Hestia
Sister of Zeus.
Goddess of the hearth, the symbol of the home.

10. Aphrodite Wife of Hephaestus. Daughter of Zeus.
Goddess of love and beauty.

11. Apollo
Son of Zeus.
God of the sun, and music.

12. Artemis Twin sister of Apollo. Daughter of Zeus.
Goddess of the hunt and the moon.

13. Athena Daughter of Zeus alone. Goddess of wisdom and reason.
Often shown with an owl.

14. Hermes Son of Zeus. Messenger of the Gods.
God of thieves and mischief making.

15. Ares
Son of Zeus and Hera.
God of War.

16. Hephaestus Son of Zeus and Hera. Husband of Aphrodite.
God of fire and the forge.
The blacksmith God, he made the weapons for the Gods and Goddesses.

17. Eros
Son of Aphrodite.
God of Love.

18. Dionysus
Son of Zeus.
God of wine and grapes.