Greek Mythology [

In the beginning.. Gaia (Mother Earth) + + Uranus (The Sky)

Gaia + Uranus Hundred Handed Giants (Hecatonchires)

Gaia + Uranus Cyclops (one-eyed)

Gaia + Uranus Titans (12) AtlasCronus Uranus hated his children, and was afraid they’d overthrow him. He therefore banished them to the innermost regions of the earth.

Cronus (Saturn) Gaia secretly asked her children to rebel against their father. Cronus volunteered. He slashed his father with a sickle and released the Titans from their prison.

Cronus (Saturn) Cronus married his sister Rhea, and like his father he was also afraid his children would dethrone him. He therefore ate his children every time Rhea had a newborn.

Zeus One day Rhea smuggled one of her children away to the island of Crete so Cronus couldn’t swallow it. Cronus knew Rhea was pregnant and when she returned he asked for the child. She gave Cronus a large rock wrapped in blankets instead.

The Twelve Olympians Zeus Hera Poseidon Demeter Ares Hermes Hephaestus Aphrodite Athena Apollo Artemis Hestia

Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, thunder, and justice. Greek Name:Roman Name: Zeus Jupiter

Hera Queen of the Gods and of the heavens; goddess of women, marriage, and motherhood. Greek Name:Roman Name: Hera Juno

Poseidon Lord of the Sea; god of the seas, earthquakes, created horses. Greek Name:Roman Name: Poseidon Neptune

Demeter Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons. Greek Name:Roman Name: Demeter Ceres

Hestia Goddess of the hearth and home (left so Dionysus could be in the twelve). Greek Name:Roman Name: Hestia Vesta

Aphrodite Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility. Greek Name:Roman Name: Aphrodite Venus

Apollo The Sun God; god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, archery and truth. Greek Name:Roman Name: Apollo

Ares God of war, frenzy, hatred, and bloodshed. Greek Name:Roman Name: Ares Mars

Artemis Goddess of the hunt, of maidens, and the moon. Greek Name:Roman Name: ArtemisDiana

Athena Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic battle. Greek Name:Roman Name: AthenaMinerva

Hephaestus Blacksmith to the Gods; god of fire and the forges. Greek Name:Roman Name: Hephaestus Vulcan

Hermes Messenger of the Gods; god of commerce, speed, thieves, and trade. Greek Name:Roman Name: Hermes Mercury