Intro to Myth | Deity & Character Names

WSU | CLS 1600

Zeus

the king of the gods (during the time we are studying)

Poseidon

Brother to Zeus, and god of the sea

Thetis

A sea nymph that both Zeus and Poseidon wanted to court

Peleus

The mortal that Zeus decides Thetis should pursue after hearing the prophecy associated with her

Eris

Goddess of strife, chaos, and trouble

Aphrodite

Goddess of s*x, desire, and lust

Hera

Goddess of Marriage, and Zeus’ wife

Athena

Goddess of battle and war

Paris

The prince of Troy forced to chose between three goddesses in a beauty competition

Helen

Helen of Sparta (object of the Trojan War)

Menelaus (men-uh-lay-uh-s)

The king of Sparta (Helens Husband)

Achilles

The son of Paris and Helen (known as the best of the greeks)— killed by Paris during the Trojan War

Hylas

One of the argonauts who goes to fetch water and never comes back (Nymphs take him)

Nemesis

Personified Deity (1)

Themis

Personified Deity (2)