| THE GREEKS GODS/GODDESSES & TITANS |
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| Greek Mythology |
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| Greek Goddesses and Gods Zeus-king of the gods and ruler of mankind. Symbols; lightning bolt, eagle, aegis, oak tree, oracle at Dodonna. Poseidon-god of the seas, horses, and earthquakes and brother of Zeus. Symbols; trident, bull, horses. Hades-god of underworld and brother of Zeus. Symbols; helmet of invisibility. Hestia-goddess of hearth and home and sister of Zeus. Symbols; hearth, Vestil Virgins. Demeter-goddess of agriculture and sister of Zeus. Symbol; corn. Hera-queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. Symbols; cow, peacock. Ares-god of war. Symbols; vulture, dog, armor, spear. Pallas Athena-goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving. Symbols; olive, owl, armor, helmet. Aphrodite-goddess of love and beauty. Symbols; myrtle, dove, sparrow, swan. Hermes-messenger-god; god of commerce, travelers, and thieves (also responsible for escorting souls to the Underworld). Symbols; winged sandal, winged helmet, winged wand caduceus. Phoebus Apollo-god of sun, music, poetry, medicine, and twin brother of Artemis. Symbols; laurel tree, dolphin, crow, lyre, Oracle at Delphi, and known as lord of the silver bow. Artemis-goddess of moon and hunting; patroness of maidens. Symbols; cypress tree, wild animals, deer, known for her golden arrows. Hephaetus-god of fire; forger of armor. Symbols; hammer, anvil, and fire. Pan-god of nature and flocks. Symbol; saders (pipes of reed). Dionysus-god of wine and revelry. Symbol; grapes or vines. Eros-god of love; son of Aphrodite. Symbols; bow and arrow. Hebe-goddess of youth; cupbearer of the gods. Symbol; pitcher of wine or water. Iris-goddess of rainbow; messenger of the gods. Symbol; rainbow. |
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| Other Important Figures in Greek Mythology Three Graces- *Aglaia-splendor *Euphrosyne-mirth *Thalia-good cheer Three Fates-(Moirae) *Clotho-spinner *Lachesis-distributer of lots *Atropos-cutter Nine Muses-goddesses of the arts, beautiful maidens *Clio-history *Thalia-comedy *Erato-love poetry *Urania-astronomy *Terpsichore-dance *Polyhymnia-songs to gods *Melpmene-tragedy *Calliope-epic poetry *Euterpe-lyric poetry Nereus-Old Man of the Sea *Daughters are 50 Nereids Triton-The Trumpeter of the Sea Aeolus-King of the Winds *Boreas-North *Notus-South *Eurus-East *Zephyr-West *Nymphs are maidens of the elements -Nereids are nymphs of the sea -Naiads are fresh water nymphs -Oreads are nymphs of the mountains -Dryads are nymphs of the trees |
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