1. The Cast of Greek Mythology! …the gods and goddesses…

2. Zeus and Hera Zeus (Jupiter) Zeus (Jupiter) King of all the gods and goddesses King of all the gods and goddesses Known for being the ruler of the sky Known for being the ruler of the sky Cool Item: Lightning bolt Cool Item: Lightning bolt Hera (Juno) Hera (Juno) Wife of Zeus Wife of Zeus Queen of all the goddesses Queen of all the goddesses Known for being the protector of marriage Known for being the protector of marriage Cool Item: Peacock feathers Cool Item: Peacock feathers http://static.wix.com/media/22510d6c1c27229d924f12619ca7a5c2.wix_mp http://paganpages.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/HeraDrawing.jpg

3. Poseidon and Hades Poseidon (Neptune) Poseidon (Neptune) Ruler of the oceans Known for being the head of all underwater activities the dad of Cyclopes Cool Item: Trident Hades (Pluto) Hades (Pluto) Ruler of the Underworld Dog, Cerberus, guards the entrance Known for being mean and angry Cool Item: Invisibility helmet http://www.bmuschool.org/webquests/greekgods/poseidon.jpg http://summer.agnesirwin.org/StudentWork/WebDesign_SS2010/Jamie%20Skeele/Pictures/hades.jpg

4. Apollo and Artemis Apollo (Phoebus) Apollo (Phoebus) Sun, poetry, music, truth, prophecy, archery, etc. god Sun, poetry, music, truth, prophecy, archery, etc. god Known for driving a chariot that carries the sun Known for driving a chariot that carries the sun Cool Item: Lyre and silver bow Cool Item: Lyre and silver bow Artemis (Diana) Artemis (Diana) Hunting and moon goddess Hunting and moon goddess Known for protecting children and animals Known for protecting children and animals Cool Item: Silver bow and arrows Cool Item: Silver bow and arrows http://madraider.com/Greek%20gods/images/Apollo_cartoon_drawing.jpg http://www.greek-mythology.net/greek-goddess-artemis.jpg

5. Aphrodite and Ares Aphrodite (Venus) Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of love and beauty Known for being a heartbreaker and the mother of Eros (Cupid) Cool Item: Girdle that makes everyone fall in love with her Ares (Mars) Ares (Mars) War god Known for enjoying bloody battles Cool Item: Suit of armor and shield http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/product_images/c2426r.jpg http://www.greek-islands.us/greek-gods/ares/Ares.jpg

6. Hermes and Athena Hermes (Mercury) Hermes (Mercury) Messenger, traveling, traders, medicine, etc. god Messenger, traveling, traders, medicine, etc. god Known for mischief, delivering messages, and stealing Known for mischief, delivering messages, and stealing Cool Items: Winged shoes and Caduceus Cool Items: Winged shoes and Caduceus Athena (Minerva) Athena (Minerva) Warrior and wisdom goddess Warrior and wisdom goddess Known for weaving and giving lots of useful gifts Known for weaving and giving lots of useful gifts Cool Item: Headdress/helmet and spear Cool Item: Headdress/helmet and spear http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lamilmuqAN1qckq2co1_400.jpg http://greekliving.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Gl-Images-Athena.jpg

7. Demeter and Persephone Demeter (Ceres) Demeter (Ceres) Grain and agriculture goddess Known for the harvest Cool Item: Lots of grain Persephone (Kore) Persephone (Kore) Goddess of Springtime Wife of Hades Known for picking flowers Cool Item: Pomegranate and narcissus http://www.ancientrails.com/N-72demeter.jpg http://ritamou.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/persephone.jpg

8. Dionysus and Eros Dionysus (Bacchus) Dionysus (Bacchus) Wine and celebration god Wine and celebration god Known for providing a beverage for parties Known for providing a beverage for parties Cool Item: Lots of grapes Cool Item: Lots of grapes Eros (Cupid) Eros (Cupid) Love god Love god Son of Aphrodite Son of Aphrodite Known for shooting people with magic arrows so they can fall in love Known for shooting people with magic arrows so they can fall in love Cool Item: Bow and arrows Cool Item: Bow and arrows http://www.wineclubwizard.com/images/dionysus-god-of-wine.jpg http://i0.peperonity.info/c/3A9701/160646/ssc3/home/060/after.the.rain/cupid.jpg_320_320_0_9223372036854775000_0_1_0.jpg

9. Hephaestus and Hestia Hephaestus (Vulcan) Hephaestus (Vulcan) Fire god Known for working in the forges and making weapons for the gods and goddesses Cool Item: Hammer Hestia (Vesta) Hestia (Vesta) Hearth and home goddess Known for giving up her seat for another god Tended the fire on Mount Olympus Cool Item: Poker to tend the fire http://www.oocities.com/athens/2962/colourbook/heph.gif http://img.tfd.com/wn/5E/687D0-hestia.jpg