Greek Gods and Goddesses

Flashcards about Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Mythology

Used in Ancient Greece to explain human behavior and things that happened in the natural world. It was (and is) Religion with multiple gods and goddesses.

Mt. Olympus

The place where the 12 main Greek gods and goddesses live and where their 'stories' take place.

Aphrodite

Goddess of love, fertility and beauty. Born from sea foam, daughter of Zeus, married to Hephaestus but unfaithful with Ares. Symbol: dove.

Apollo

God of truth, light, prophesy, and music. Son of Zeus and Leto, brother of Artemis. Symbols: lyre, bow and arrow.

Ares

God of war and violence. Son of Zeus and Hera, handsome and cruel. Symbol: bloodstained spear and armor.

Athena

Goddess of wisdom, battle, and the city. Born from the head of Zeus. Symbols: owl, armor.

Artemis

Virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon. Daughter of Zeus and Leto, sister of Apollo. Usually depicted wearing buckskins and carrying a bow and arrow.

Dionysus

God of wine and parties. Son of Zeus and Semele, a mortal woman. Symbol: grapes and wine.

Hephaestus

God of crafts, the Blacksmith God. The only lame and ugly god. Married to Aphrodite. Symbols: Crab, anvil.

Zeus

King of the Gods, ruler of Earth and Mount Olympus. Married to Hera, but constantly cheats on her. Symbol: thunderbolt.

Hermes

Messenger of the Gods. Son of Zeus and a nymph. Symbol: staff made of willow and snakes.

Poseidon

God of the Sea. Brother of Zeus and Hades. Symbols: horse and trident.

Hera

Sister and wife of Zeus. Goddess of marriage. Symbols: peacock and pomegranate.

Hades

God of the Underworld. Brother of Zeus and Poseidon. Symbol: Cerberus (3 headed dog).

Demeter

Goddess of grain, growing; nourishes the green earth and brings forth fruit and grains from the earth. Symbol is a torch.

Hestia

Greek goddess of the hearth fire, presiding over domestic life. Symbol is a donkey and pig.