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1 Greek gods & goddesses

2 ZEUS Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth Roman name Jupiter
Symbol – lightening bolt Married to Hera

3 HERA goddess of marriage. Jealous wife of Zeus
Queen of the Mount Olympus Roman name Juno Symbol - peacock

4 HADES god of the dead and wealth ruler of the Underworld
Roman name Pluto Kidnaps Persephone Symbol – helmet of invisibility

5 POSEIDON god of the sea, earthquakes and horses
Spends his time in the oceans and seas Roman name Neptune Symbol – trident and horses

6 DEMETER goddess of the harvest and agriculture
sister of Zeus and the mother of Persephone. Roman name Cerus Cereal Symbol – wheat stalk

7 HESTIA goddess of hearth and home sister of Zeus Roman name Vesta
Symbol – fireplace (hearth)

8 APHRODITE goddess of love and beauty Roman name Venus
Symbol – doves, hearts and flowers Born from sea foam Wife of Hephaestus

9 PERSEPHONE Goddess of the underworld Roman name Proserpina
Symbol – pomegranate Kidnapped by Hades Daughter of Demeter change of seasons

10 ATHENA goddess of crafts and strategic war and wisdom
goddess of Athens symbol - owl Roman name Minerva

11 HEPHAESTUS god of fire and metal crafts Symbols – fire and forge
Patron god of smiths, blacksmiths , goldsmiths, and silversmiths Roman name Vulcan Volcano

12 ARTEMIS goddess of the hunt. Never marries Twin sister of Apollo
Roman name Diana Symbol – bow and a stag (deer)

13 APOLLO god of music, healing and prophesy Roman name is Apollo
Twin brother of Artemis Symbol - lyre and laurel crown Oracle at Delphi

14 HERMES messenger of the gods guides dead souls to the Underworld
Roman name Mercury Symbol – winged sandals and Caduceus

15 ARES god of violent and vicious war Roman name Mars Symbol – Vulture
Loves Aphrodite


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