Greek Gods

The Mythology of Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses

The myths and legends surrounding the ancient Greek gods and goddesses that were called the Olympians

Greek Gods
Discover the legends and myths surrounding the Greek gods and deities, such as Zeus, Hera, Apollo and Poseidon that
were worshipped by the Ancient Greeks and referred to as the Olympian gods. The religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks
was based on an extraordinary number of gods and goddesses.

Greek Gods
Read about the most famous Greek gods and goddesses of ancient mythology, the Olympian Greek gods, the consorts of
the Olympians and the various children of Olympian Greek gods and goddesses.
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Discover interesting facts and information about the famous Greek Gods and goddesses. Each article provides information
and a fact sheet about each of the Greek gods and goddesses detailing, their description, their roles, their symbols, the
families with lots of facts and info and illustrated with various pictures and images.
Aphrodite, goddess of love
Asclepius god of medicine

Apollo, god of the sun

Ares, god of war

Artemis, goddess of hunting

Athena goddess of wisdom Deimos, god of terror & dread Demeter goddess of nature

Dionysus god of wine

Eris, goddess of feuds

Eros god of love

Geras, god of Old Age

Hades, god of Underworld

Hebe goddess of youth

Hecate, goddess of magic

Hephaestus god of fire

Hera, queen of the gods

Hermes the messenger

Hestia goddess of the home

Hypnos, god of sleep

Lyssa, goddess of frenzy

Momos, god of blame

Moros, god of Doom

Morpheus, god of dreams

Nemesis goddess of revenge

Nike goddess of victory

Oizys, goddess of misery

Pan god of fertility

Poseidon god of the sea

Thanatos, god of Death

Persephone of the Underworld Phobos, god of panic & fear

Tyche goddess of luck

Zeus and Poseidon

Hera and Zeus

Zeus king of the gods

Hera Facts

Ares Facts

Apollo Facts

Zeus Facts

Hephaestus Facts

Demeter Facts

Hermes Facts

Poseidon Facts

Artemis Facts

Dionysus Facts

Aphrodite Facts

Athena Facts

The Lovers of Zeus

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List of all Greek Gods

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Olympian Greek Gods and Goddesses
Who were all the ancient divinities, gods and deities of Ancient Greece and what were the names of the Greek gods and
goddesses? The names of the principle Greek gods, divinities and deities, the Twelve Olympians, were Zeus, Athena,
Hestia or Dionysus, Apollo, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Hermes. The following
links provides access to the main Greek Gods and Goddesses:
Zeus

Hera

Ares

Apollo

Artemis

Hephaestus

Demeter

Hermes

Dionysus

Aphrodite

Poseidon

Athena

Hades

Hestia

Greek Gods: Zeus

Zeus was the famous king of the Greek gods and god of the sky, heavens and the earth. He ruled Mount Olympus with his
wife Hera. Although Zeus was married he was renown for the number of liaisons with other women, often visiting them in
the guise of an animal. The powers of Zeus were legendary and his famous symbol and weapon was the thunderbolt
which, when hurled, could shatter mountains.

Greek Gods: Hera

Hera was the queen of the ancient Greek gods and wife of Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. Her role was as the Greek
goddess of the family, marriage and childbirth. Many of the stories in Ancient Greek mythology surrounding Hera tells of
her jealousy and rages that were prompted by the numerous love affairs of her unfaithful husband Zeus.

Greek Gods: Apollo

Apollo was the dazzling and handsome Greek god of the sun, prophecy, medicine, crops and music. His task was to to
harness his chariot with four horses and drive the Sun across the sky. His ability to bring the sun and well-being to
humans explains his association with healing.

Greek Gods - Picture of Apollo riding his golden chariot

Greek Gods: Artemis

Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, archery, animals and the moon. She was the twin sister of Apollo. Every
evening she mounted her moon chariot, and drove her pure white horses across the heavens. The Roman counterpart of
this Greek goddess was Diana.

Greek Gods: Hephaestus

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, craftsmen and metal workers. He created the armor, weapons and the thrones of
the Greek gods who resided on the summit of Mount Olympus. Hephaestus and his supernatural and powerful skills as a
metal worker led him to make many other astonishing items using gold, silver and bronze, including magnificent metal

robots that served the gods and their favorites.

Greek Gods: Demeter

Demeter was the goddess who watched over the plants and trees. Demeter taught men how to sow and cultivate grain, so
she was also worshiped as the goddess of agriculture. Demeter was a lover of Zeus and they had a daughter named
Persephone. Persephone was abducted by Hades and taken to the Underworld.

Greek Gods: Hermes

Hermes was the messenger of the gods, his Roman counterpart was Mercury. He was one of the sons of Zeus. Hermes
wore golden sandals and carried a magical wand or staff called a caduceus which was entwined with snakes. Herms was
the god of merchants, travellers, public speakers and gamblers.

Greek Gods: Dionysus

Dionysus was the carefree Greek god of wine, parties, festivals, the theatre, chaos, drunkenness and ecstasy. The symbol
of Dionysus were the Grapes and Goblet relating to his role as the god of wine. He taught mortals how to plant and tend
the grapevine and make it into wine.

Greek Gods: Ares

Ares was the Greek god of War, an unruly and ungovernable warrior. He features in the stories, myths and legends
relating to the various conflicts including the War with the Titans, the War of the Giants. Ares was also the god of spring,
growth in nature, and fertility and the protector of cattle. He was the lover of Aphrodite. Ares is depicted as a powerful,
strong, god who rode a chariot drawn by four gold-bridled fire-breathing stallions.

Greek Gods: Aphrodite

Aphrodite was the most beautiful of all the goddesses. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love, beauty and passion.
Zeus gave her hand in marriage to Hephaestus, in gratitude for the service he had given in forging thunderbolts. She was
an unfaithful wife and had a long term affair with Ares the Greek god of war. She had a son named Eros, or Cupid, the god
of love.

Greek Gods and Goddesses - Aphrodite and her lover, Ares

Greek Gods: Poseidon

Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, tempests, storms and earthquakes, known as the 'Earth-Shaker'. Although
Poseidon was one of the gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his domains and magnificent under water
palace. The symbol of the trident of power represented his ability to control water.

Greek Gods: Athena

Athena was the goddess who sprang from the head of Zeus clothed in armor. Athena was the goddess of wisdom and also
the goddess of spinning and weaving; and she herself could weave the most beautiful cloths of many colors. Her
importance to the Athenians is seen in her wonderful temple, the Parthenon, which still crowns the Acropolis in the modern
city of Athens in Greece.

Greek Gods: Hades

Hades was the elder brother of Zeus and Poseidon and the ruler of the Underworld, also called Hades. He abducted
Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and made her Queen of the Underworld. Sometimes he was called the
'Prince of Darkness' and he preferred living in the Underworld than on Mount Olympus with the other gods.

Greek Gods: Hesta

Hesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth, the home and family. She was also the goddess of the sacrificial flame and
assigned by Zeus the duty to maintain the fires of the Olympian hearth. Every home had a hearth that was dedicated to
the goddess, and each day started and ended with a ritual requesting she protected the family.

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