2. A brief overview of each god’s background and purpose

3.  King of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus  The god of sky and thunder  In charge of the downfall of the titans  Is usually portrayed with a thunder bolt

4.  God of the dead and the underworld  Brother to Zeus and Poseidon  Is portrayed with the helm of darkness  Has a 3 headed dog Cerberus who guards the gate to the underworld

5.  Goddess of the fertility, grain and harvest  Is the sister of Zeus  Symbolized by either a torch or ear of corn

6.  The god of war, murder and bloodshed  Bother of Athena and the son of Zeus  Had an affair with Aphrodite  He is symbolized by vultures, dogs, and wields a spear.

7.  God of fire and forge (Blacksmithing)  Has weak legs and deformed due to being thrown of mount Olympus  Makes armor for gods and heroes  Married to Aphrodite and has daughter Pandora  Symbolized by an axe, fire and hammer

8.  Goddess of love, lust and beauty  Wife to Hephaestus, has son Eros  Known as most beautiful goddess  Symbolized by scepter, and dove