2. Mythology in modern application A Scrapbook of Mythology

3. Aphrodite Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty She is said to be the daughter of Zeus and Dione in some stories, but in others is said to have sprung from the foam of the sea. Sometimes she is said to be the wife of Hephaestus, god of forges. People use Aphrodite for logos, such as Beauty products, spas, razors, or anything That has to do with making people beautiful.

4. Hermes Zeus and Maia, daughter of Atlas, were his parents. Hermes is the messenger god, and the god of thieves. He has wings on his sandals, hat, and magic wand “The Caduceus.” People use logos of Hermes for cars, tire places, delivery services, sneakers, pretty much everything in modern times has to do with Hermes!

5. Athena Athena is the goddess of the City, the protector of civilized life, of handicrafts, wisdom and agriculture. The daughter of Zeus(sprung out of his head). She is mostly called “gray-eyed” or “flashing- eyed.” Was Zeus’ favorite daughter; He trusted her to carry the aegis, his thunderbolt. Athena is mostly used for logos of computers because of her wisdom.

6. Poseidon Poseidon is the ruler of the sea, earthquakes and horses; He is also Zeus’ brother. He is commonly called “Earth- shaker.” He is always shown carrying his trident, a three-pronged spear, with which he could shake and shatter whatever he wanted to. Poseidon is used for logos for seafood and some diving products.

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