Greek mythology

  • Poseidon

    • Domain: God of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses, one of The Twelve Olympians.

    • Symbols: Trident, horse, dolphin.

  • These are the principal gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon, residing on Mount Olympus.

  • Zeus

    • Domain: King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and justice.

    • Symbols: Thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree.

  • Hera

    • Domain: Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family.

    • Symbols: Peacock, cow, pomegranate.

  • Demeter

    • Domain: Goddess of harvest, agriculture, fertility, and sacred law.

    • Symbols: Wheat, poppy, cornucopia.

  • Athena

    • Domain: Goddess of wisdom, warfare (strategic), handicrafts, and strategic battle.

    • Symbols: Owl, olive tree, aegis.

  • Apollo

    • Domain: God of music, poetry, light, healing, and archery; twin brother of Artemis.

    • Symbols: Lyre, bow and arrow, laurel wreath.

  • Artemis

    • Domain: Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and childbirth; twin sister of Apollo.

    • Symbols: Bow and arrow, deer, crescent moon.

  • Ares

    • Domain: God of war (violence, bloodshed, primal fury).

    • Symbols: Sword, shield, spear.

  • Aphrodite

    • Domain: Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation.

    • Symbols: Rose, dove, scallop shell.

  • Hephaestus

    • Domain: God of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire, and volcanoes.

    • Symbols: Hammer, anvil, tongs.

  • Hermes

    • Domain: Messenger of the gods, god of commerce, travelers, sports, athletes, and border crossings; guide to the Underworld.

    • Symbols: Caduceus, winged sandals, winged helmet.

  • Dionysus

    • Domain: God of wine, revelry, fertility, theater, and ecstasy.

    • Symbols: Thyrsus, grapevines, leopard skin.

1. Other Significant Deities

  • Hades: God of the Underworld and the dead; often considered an Olympian but resides in the Underworld.

    • Symbols: Scepter, horn of plenty, Cerberus, cypress tree.

  • Persephone: Queen of the Underworld; goddess of springtime and maidenhood; daughter of Demeter.

    • Symbols: Pomegranate, poppy, narcissus.

  • Hestia: Goddess of the hearth, home, family, and domesticity; sometimes listed as one of the Twelve Olympians, though Dionysus typically replaces her in later accounts.

    • Symbols: Hearth, sacred fire.