Greek Myths

Who- Aphorodite

Goddess of love, beauty, desire, sea, war, and fertility. She is given the epithets heavenly, common to all, warlike, of the sea

Special traits/Powers- Aphrodite

Extraordinarily Beautiful, eternal youth, procreation and new life, controlling desire and matrimony. Owned a magical griddle which made the wearer irresistible to others. Strong powers of persuasion and emotional control. 

Role in War- Aphrodite

She brided Paris in his judgment by leading him to the most beautiful mortle women, Helen. This instigated the war. She sided with the Trojans. 

Who- Hera

The quenn of Gods and Goddesses. Goddess ofmarriage, women, childbirth, and family

Specail trats/Powers- Hera

Super Strength Immortality, and divine authority

Role in War- Hera

Judgement of paris- offered power and kinshship to Paris if hechose her, when he didnt’t she swore revenge on troy and suppported the Greeks .

Who- Athena

Goddess of War and Wisdom

Special power- Athena

immortality, superhuman strength, and strategic intellect, enhanced combat skills, invention, ability to influence battle and grant wisdom

Role in War- Ahtnea

Sided with the Greeks, acting as strategist by givingwisdom and strength to heros.

Who- Paris

The price of troy, song of king Priam. abandoned as an infant. least favorite child due to prophecy that he will cause the fall of troy

Special traits- Paris

considered the most beautiful mortal man, however he had relatively no combat skills, and only killed Achilles due to the help of Apollo

Role in war-paris

After selecting Aphrodite as the fairest of the goddeses, she gided him to Helen. He abducted her, starting the Trojan awar

Who- Helen

The woman of Troy and Greece husband of Menelaus but later kidnapped by Paris

Special Traits- Helen

Most beautiful mortal women. Seductive, manipulative, but also guilty

Role in war- Helen

Her abduction started the attack on Troy

Who - Menelaus

King of Sparta

Special Traits- Menelaus

Fearsome Soldier, sturdy king, kind compared to others

Role in War- Menelaus

He started the war to get his wife back

Who- Agamemnon

King of Mycenae. Commander of Greek forces during Trojan war to help his brother (Menelaus) to take back his wife

Special Traits- Agamemnon

Fierce warrior and leader, pridefully selfish

Role in war- Agamemnon

Sided with the Greeks, Commander of troops.

Who- Hector

Most formidable warrior of Trojans, son of King Priam

Special Traits- Hector

experienced in military strategy and combat, smart, and strong

Role in war- Hector

The most feared soldier of the Trojans, was only killed by Achilles in his rage from hector killing patroclus

Who- Andromache

Wife of Hector, becomes a war prize for Neoptolemus after the fall of Troy

Special Traits- Andromache

Courageous, virtuous, and loyal. epitome of womanhood. 

Role in war- Andromache

Dutiful wife and mother, provided loyalty, emotional support, and military advice 

Who- King priam

Last great ruler of Troy, Kind old man who was protective of his favorite sons 

Special Traits- King Priam

Known as a great ruler and man, and had 50 sons and 50 daughters.

Role in war- King Priam

After Hector’s death he begged Achilles for his bodie back to give him a proper barieral

Who- Poseidon

God of the sea, storms, , earthquakes, and horses.

Special Traits/Powers- Poseidon

Possess a Trident, godly speed, reflexes, and stamina.

Role in war- Poseidon

Sides with the Greeks, built the walls around Troy with Apollo but when they were refused payment, Poseidon sent sea monster to terrorize the city of Troy when it was under the rule of the previous king

Who- Ajax

was the strongest warrior of the Greeks (aside from Achilles)

Special Traits- Ajax

massive size, strength, and defensive expertise in combat 

Role in War- Ajax

Best known for his Duel with Hector (ended in a draw), and when he faught with Odysseus for Achilles’ armor and lost he killed himself from the shame.

Who- Odysseus

One of the most intelligent warriors of the Trojan war, and faced many trials even after the war was over

Special Traits-  Odysseus

Natural leader, excellent trickery & wit

Role in War- Odysseus

Was a fierce warrior throughout the war, and came up with the ‘Trojan horse’ idea, ending the war with one final assault. 

Who- Hecuba

Queen of Troy, wife of Priam who later became a slave at the fall of troy

Special Traits- Hecuba

Represents a vengeful grieving mother.

Role in War- Hecuba

While she has no direct influence on the Trojan war, she is portrayed as a witness to tragedy and a grieving mother

Who- Neoptolemus

Son of Achilles and Deidamia. He was brave but brutal fighter

Special Traits- Neoptolemus

Some say he was even more powerful than his father, while others say they are equal in power

Role in war- Neoptolemus

Killed the King of Troy (Priam) at an alter while being the lead soldier of the Trojan Horse attack, ending the war. 

Who- Apollo

God of sun, music, prophecy, healing, and plague

Special Powers- Apollo

Prophecy, death, Artistic inspiration, precision, and purification

Role in War- Apollo

Ally to the Trojans, brought plague on the Greeks, saved Trojan hero, guided the fatal shot to kill Achilles, basically Trojans biggest protector

Who- Ares

God of war and courage, son of Zeus and Hera. One of the 12 Olympians. Represented brutal aspects that Greeks believed were necessary to win (opposite of Athena)

Special Powers- Ares

strength, durability, manipulate war, and induce rage in others

Role in War- Ares

Leader of Trojan armies. Opposite force of Athena but lost every time they fought. Tried to stop the Trojan horse, and raises an armies of Trojans to fight Neoptolemus

Who- Artemis

Goddess of the hunt, chastity, the wilderness, and wild animals

Special powers- Artemis

Insane Archery and hunting skills, control over nature and animals, and the ability to transform into animals or constellations. 

Role in war- Artemis

She sided with the Trojans, as in support of her brother. In revenge on Agamemnon she sent winds to stop the Greeks from sailing when he killed a sacred dear.

Who- Hades

God of death, ruler of the underworld

Special Powers- Hades

Most feared of Greek Gods, Cap of invisibility, mastery over earth, control of fear and darkness

Role in War- Hades

Remains neutral in the war, acting as an overseer over the influx of death from the war

Who- Hermes

Messenger of he gods, protector of all travelers, God of roads

Special powers- Hermes

Brings luck, flight, had a magical staff that could induce sleep

Role in war- Hermes

Sided with the Greeks, Acted as a guide while also providing advice to the heroes

Who- Zeus

Supreme king of the gods, God of thunder

Special Powers- Zeus

Control weather and fate

Role in war- Zeus

Remained neutral, helping both sides at different points. He played a part in helping start the war by asking Paris to chose between the three females goddesses

Who- The Titans

The earlier generation of the gods. Before Olympus. Born of earth and sky and they represent each fundamental power of the universe.

Special powers- The Titans

Each titan had a unique ability. Cronus could manipulate time and Oceanus had control over the sea. 

Role in war- The titans

During the Trojan war, they had no influence, but they did birth all the gods that were active during the war

Who- Hephaestus

God of Forge

Special powers- Hephaestus

Mastery of blacksmith and forgery, control over fire and volcanoes, ability to imbue objects with life

role in war- Hephaestus

Sided with the Greeks by crafting them armor. Created the famous armor of Achilles that he died in

Who- Prometheus

The Forethinking Titan, he made humans from mud and brought them fire.

Special powers- Prometheus

Intelligence, foresight, and the ability to create beings from clay.

Role in Trojan War- Prometheus

No direct impact on the war, but had prior conflict with Zeus after he stole fire. As punishment he was sent to a mountain to eat his liver everyday

Who- Hyperion

Titan of Heavenly light, ¼ pillars separating earth from the heavens.

Special powers- Hyperion

Energy manipulation and enhanced senses

Role in war- Hyperion

No direct impact on war, but his son took over his position after imprisonment in tarterus