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The names of the gods and goddesses of Greece come from root words that mean the same as their personifications.
Example: Ares comes from the same root as "are"which means bane, curse or ruination (all ideas associated with the horrors of warfare, which Ares represented). His Roman name, Mars, seems to come from the same root as the ancient Greek "marnamai" which means to wage battle against. Many Greek gods also had the epithet Areios to personify a warrior aspect of themselves.
The myths work the same way. The story of Apollo and Daphne isn't about why Apollo favored the Laurel Tree and thus why it was used in offerings to him, but rather about why the morning Dew (Daphne) disappeared when the sun (Apollo/Helios) rose in the sky.
So, the names of the gods indicate what they represent.
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What do Greek gods do if they are an Olympian?
The Olympians are the 12 main gods. They are children of the Titans. They are named for the gods' residence, Mount Olympus.
What god in greek was the titanic named after?
Not a Greek god; the generation of Greek gods and goddesses born between Gaea and Ouranos.
What greek god was named after Mercury?
The Greek God Hermes was the messenger of the Gods. He was the son of Zeus and Maia. The Romans later renamed him Mercury and the planet was named after him.
What northwestern us mountain range is named for the home of the Greek Gods?
The Olympic Mountains.
Why was Neptune named Roman god of the sea the Greek version was Poseidon?
The Roman gods were there, with names and stories. When the Romans got closer contact with the Greeks, they found the the Greek gods were similar and incorporated some of the Greek stories into their own.
