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Aether, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Chaos, Kronos, Demeter, Erebus, Eros, Gaia, Hades, Hemera, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Hestia, Nyx, Pontus, Poseidon, Tartarus, Uranus, and last, but not least, Zeus. I actually had to search that up, i admit. Sheepishly, of course. :l
There are 12 major gods and they are (the Olympic gods):
Zeus: is the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. He is married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.
Hera: is Zeus' wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys.She is the Queen of the Gods and of the heavens; goddess of women, marriage, and motherhood.
Poseidon: is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titon Oceanus.He is the Lord of the Sea; god of the seas, earthquakes, created horses.
Demeter:The central myth of Demeter, which is at the heart of the Eleusinian Mysteries, is her relationship with Persephone, her daughter. Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons.
Hestia: is Zeus sister. She is a virgin goddess. She does not have a distinct personality. She plays no part in myths. She is the Goddess of the Hearth, the symbol of the house around which a new born child is carried before it is received into the family.
Aphrodite: Some say she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. The other theory is that when Cronus castrated Uranus and tossed his severed genitles into the sea. Aphrodite then arose from the sea foam on a giant scallop and walked to shore in Cyprus. She is the wife of Hephaestus. The myrtle is her tree. The dove, the swann, and the sparrow her birds.She is the Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility.
Apollo: is the son of Zeus and Leto. His twin sister is Artemis. He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. He is the Sun God; god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, Archery and truth.
Ares: is the son of Zeus and Hera. He was disliked by both parents. He is considered murderous and bloodstained but, also a coward. When caught in an act of adultery with Aphrodite her husband Hephaestus is able publically ridicule him. His bird is the vulture. His animal is the dog.He is the God of War, frenzy, hatred, and bloodshed.
Artemis:is the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her twin brother is Apollo. She is the lady of the wild things. She is the huntsman of the gods. She is the protector of the young. Like Apollo she hunts with silver arrows. She became associated with the moon. She is a virgin goddess, and the goddess of chastity. She also presides over childbirth, which may seem odd for a virgin, but goes back to causing Leto no pain when she was born. She became associated with Hecate. The cypress is her tree. All wild animals are scared to her, especially the deer. .Goddess of the hunt, of maidens, and the moon.
Athena: is the daughter of Zeus. She sprang full grown in armour from his forehead, thus has no mother. She is fierce and brave in battle but, only wars to defined the state and home from outside enemies..Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic battle.
Hephaestus: is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly. He is also lame. Accounts as to how he became lame vary. Some say that Hera, upset by having an ugly child, flung him from Mount Olympus into the sea, breaking his legs. Others that he took Hera's side in an argument with Zeus and Zeus flung him off Mount Olympus.He is the smith and armorer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. He is kind and peace loving. His wife is Aphrodite. Sometimes his wife is identified as Aglaia. He is the blacksmith to the Gods; god of fire and the forges.
Hermes: is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a cadecus. He is the god of thieves and god of commerce. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy , weights and measures, boxing, gymnastics, and the care of olive trees.
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Who were Greek and Roman writers of mythology?
The writer of Greek Mythology is Homer. Basically, the Romans took Greek Mythology and changed the names around a bit.
What were the names of the cyclops in Greek mythology?
Polyphemus.
The only planet whose english name does not derive from greek mythology?
All the planets names are from Roman mythology, not Greek.
How did Greek mythology influence roman mythology?
Many Roman gods were direct copies of Greek gods simply renamed; as in Zeus becoming Jupiter, Hades becoming Pluto, etc.
What are the Greek and Roman names of the goddess of love?
The goddess of love was Aphrodite in Greek mythology, and Venus in Roman.
Who were Greek and Roman writers of mythology?
The writer of Greek Mythology is Homer. Basically, the Romans took Greek Mythology and changed the names around a bit.
What are the names of tigers in greek mythology?
The Greek word tigris.
What were the names of the cyclops in Greek mythology?
Polyphemus.
What is the basis of Roman mythology?
Roman mythology is based on/borrowed from Greek mythology, using diffrent names.
What are Greek mythology names starting with the letter a?
AthenaAphroditeAresAchillesAjax
The only planet whose english name does not derive from greek mythology?
All the planets names are from Roman mythology, not Greek.
How did Greek mythology influence roman mythology?
Many Roman gods were direct copies of Greek gods simply renamed; as in Zeus becoming Jupiter, Hades becoming Pluto, etc.
Do heroes in Greek and Roman mythology have the same names?
no they dont .
What is the roman name?
The Muses names are the same as in Greek Mythology.
Who is ceres in mythology?
In Greek mythology, Ceres were names for death spirits. In Roman mythology, Ceres is the Roman form of Demeter
What are the names of warrior gods?
Ares - greek Mars - roman Sekhmet & Neith- Egyptian Kratos - ps3
Why are there 2 names for Ancient Greece gods?
The Greek gods have 2 names because they are known in both Greek AND Roman mythology, only in differant names.
