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โšก (Zeus)

Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology, known for controlling the sky and thunder. He is often depicted with a lightning bolt. Main Attributes: 1. King of the Gods 2. Ruler of Mount Olympus 3. God of Thunder

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๐ŸŒŠ (Poseidon)

Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is often represented with a trident. Main Attributes: 1. God of the Sea 2. Earthquake Bringer 3. Protector of Horses

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๐ŸŒพ (Demeter)

Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility. She is traditionally symbolized by sheaves of wheat. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of the Harvest 2. Mother of Persephone 3. Protector of Agriculture

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๐ŸŽญ (Dionysus)

Dionysus is the god of wine, pleasure, and festivity. He is often depicted holding a grapevine or chalice. Main Attributes: 1. God of Wine 2. God of Revelry 3. Patron of the Arts

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๐Ÿ”ฅ (Hades)

Hades is the god of the underworld and the dead. He is sometimes represented by a scepter or a key. Main Attributes: 1. God of the Underworld 2. Keeper of the Dead 3. Ruler of the Afterlife

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โš”๏ธ (Ares)

Ares is the god of war, known for representing the brutal and chaotic aspects of conflict. He is often shown with armor and weapons. Main Attributes: 1. God of War 2. Bringer of Chaos 3. Patron of Warriors

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๐Ÿฆ‰ (Athena)

Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare. She is often depicted with an owl and a shield. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Wisdom 2. Protector of Cities 3. Warrior Goddess

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๐Ÿ”ญ (Apollo)

Apollo is the god of the sun, music, arts, and prophecy. He is often represented with a lyre or laurel wreath. Main Attributes: 1. God of the Sun 2. God of Music 3. God of Prophecy

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๐Ÿ’˜ (Aphrodite)

Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. She is usually depicted with a dove or rose. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Love 2. Goddess of Beauty 3. Patron of Passion

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๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ (Hermes)

Hermes is the messenger god, known for his speed and ability to cross boundaries. He is often shown with winged sandals. Main Attributes: 1. Messenger of the Gods 2. God of Commerce 3. Guide to the Underworld

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๐Ÿน (Artemis)

Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. She is depicted with a bow and a deer. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of the Hunt 2. Protector of Animals 3. Goddess of Childbirth

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โ›“๏ธ (Hades)

Hades is the god of the underworld, often depicted with a three-headed dog, Cerberus. Main Attributes: 1. God of the Underworld 2. Keeper of Souls 3. God of Wealth

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๐ŸŽผ (Calliope)

Calliope is the muse of epic poetry and eloquence in Greek mythology. She is often depicted with a writing tablet. Main Attributes: 1. Muse of Epic Poetry 2. Symbol of Inspiration 3. Goddess of Eloquence

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ (Hera)

Hera is the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and family. She is often portrayed with a peacock. Main Attributes: 1. Queen of the Gods 2. Goddess of Marriage 3. Protector of Women

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๐Ÿฆ (Nemean Lion)

The Nemean Lion is a mythical creature associated with Heracles' first labor, indicating strength and invincibility. Main Attributes: 1. Symbol of Strength 2. Invulnerable Skin 3. Slain by Heracles

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โœ‹ (Persephone)

Persephone is the goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. She is often depicted with pomegranate seeds. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Spring 2. Queen of the Underworld 3. Daughter of Demeter

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โญ (Hecate)

Hecate is the goddess of magic, ghosts, and the moon. She is often represented with three faces. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Magic 2. Goddess of the Underworld 3. Protector of Witchcraft

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๐ŸŒˆ (Iris)

Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. She is often shown with a rainbow. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of the Rainbow 2. Divine Messenger 3. Symbol of Hope

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โš–๏ธ (Themis)

Themis is the goddess of justice, law, and order. She is often depicted holding scales. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Justice 2. Personification of Divine Order 3. Protector of the Law

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๐Ÿ”จ (Hephaestus)

Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, often depicted with a hammer. Main Attributes: 1. God of Fire 2. God of Blacksmiths 3. Craftsman of the Gods

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๐Ÿ‘‘ (Chronos)

Chronos is often confused with the Titan Cronus; he represents time and eternity in mythology. He is symbolized with a clock or hourglass. Main Attributes: 1. Personification of Time 2. Symbol of Eternity 3. God of the Ages

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๐ŸŒช๏ธ (Aeolus)

Aeolus is the god of winds, often depicted with a bag of winds. Main Attributes: 1. God of Winds 2. Keeper of the Winds 3. Controller of Storms

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๐ŸŽ‡ (Hephaestus)

Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, is frequently shown with tools like a hammer and anvil. Main Attributes: 1. God of Artisans 2. Master Blacksmith 3. God of Volcanoes

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๐Ÿ’ก (Prometheus)

Prometheus is the Titan god of foresight and is credited with stealing fire for humanity. Main Attributes: 1. Bringer of Fire 2. Symbol of Knowledge 3. Defiant to Zeus

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๐ŸŒ (Gaia)

Gaia is the goddess of the Earth and the mother of all life, often depicted as a nurturing figure. Main Attributes: 1. Personification of Earth 2. Mother of Titans 3. Source of Life

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๐ŸŒŒ (Ouranos)

Ouranos is the personification of the sky and one of the primal Greek deities. Main Attributes: 1. Symbol of the Sky 2. Father of the Titans 3. Primal Deity

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๐Ÿ’ง (Oceanus)

Oceanus is personified as the Titan god of the ocean, symbolizing the vastness of water. Main Attributes: 1. Titan of the Ocean 2. Parent of Rivers 3. Symbol of the Sea

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๐ŸŒช๏ธ (Typhon)

Typhon is a monstrous figure, often considered the father of all monsters, representing storms and chaos. Main Attributes: 1. God of Storms 2. Father of Monsters 3. Symbol of Chaos

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๐ŸŒœ (Selene)

Selene is the goddess of the moon, often depicted riding a chariot across the night sky. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of the Moon 2. Sister of Helios 3. Symbol of Night

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๐ŸŒป (Persephone)

Persephone, goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, symbolizes the cycle of life and death. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Spring 2. Ruler of the Underworld 3. Symbol of Rebirth

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๐Ÿฆ„ (Chiron)

Chiron is the centaur known for his wisdom and healing abilities, often depicted with herbs. Main Attributes: 1. Wise Mentor 2. Healer 3. Skilled Musician

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ (Athena)

Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, is often depicted with armor and an owl. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Wisdom 2. Icon of War Strategy 3. Protector of Heroes

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๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ (Boreas)

Boreas is the god of the north wind, symbolizing winter and cold. Main Attributes: 1. God of the North Wind 2. Symbol of Winter 3. Bringer of Cold

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๐Ÿ (Medusa)

Medusa is a Gorgon known for her hair of living snakes, turning onlookers to stone with her gaze. Main Attributes: 1. Gorgon 2. Symbol of Protection 3. Cursed Beauty

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๐Ÿ”’ (Eros)

Eros is the god of love, often depicted with a bow and arrows. Main Attributes: 1. God of Love 2. Symbol of Attraction 3. Bringer of Desire

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๐ŸŒ (Atlas)

Atlas is the Titan condemned to hold up the sky, symbolizing endurance and strength. Main Attributes: 1. Titan of Endurance 2. Bearer of the Heavens 3. Symbol of Strength

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๐ŸŒช๏ธ (Nemesis)

Nemesis is the goddess of retribution and revenge, often depicted with a wheel of fortune. Main Attributes: 1. Goddess of Retribution 2. Enforcer of Justice 3. Personification of Fate

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๐Ÿƒ (Pan)

Pan is the god of the wilderness, shepherds, and flocks, often depicted with the legs and horns of a goat. Main Attributes: 1. God of the Wild 2. Protector of Shepherds 3. Associated with Music