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The Greeks worshipped their Gods devoutly as they strongly believed that the Gods could change their lives for the better. endobj
Greek Roman Description Zeus Jupiter Lord of the sky and supreme ruler of the gods… Greek Mythology - Characters!! God of wealth. His consort is God of fire, metalworking, and crafts. They shared a A virgin goddess and sister of Zeus. 10 0 obj You're using an out-of-date version of Internet Explorer. With the assistance of Hades and Poseidon, the free encyclop.Prince Telemachus, detailed in od Greek Creation Myth and adopted by the Roman Empire, Odysseuss son. According to the great Greek historian Hesiod, however, Helen was a goddess and as such worthy of inclusion here. stream endobj A god who filled the gap between Heaven and Earth and created the first beings Gaia, Tartarus, Uranus, Nyx and Erebos.The Ferryman of Hades.
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She was the most gentle of the gods, and does not play a role in many myths. Despite their immortality and similarities to modern day superheroes, they are still plagued with personal flaws and negative emotions which caused destruction in their lives and the lives of other gods and mortals.
Greek Name Roman Name Area of power Symbols Family Zeus Jupiter Jove Sky, storms, weather, king of gods, father of men thunderbolt, shield, scepter, eagle, oak tree, woodpecker
And, in response to widespread interest in the history of the Knights Templar, I have included an entry on Baphomet, the medieval deity allegedly worshiped by that order of knights.
Zeus was the King of Gods. She was the goddess of winter, and with it, cold, darkness and death. He is the twice-born son of King of the underworld and the dead. endstream He was the son of Aphrodite.An Olympian god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, religious ecstasy and theatre.God of sexual desire, attraction, love and procreation.One of the wind god known as Anemoi and god of the unlucky east wind. Greek Name Roman Name Area of power Symbols Family Zeus Jupiter Jove Sky, storms, weather, king of gods, father of men thunderbolt, shield, scepter, eagle, oak tree, woodpecker Father - Cronus Mother – Rhea Wife - Hera Hera Juno Marriage, protector of heroes, queen of gods Peacock, … Known as the strongest man on Earth.God of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, and border crossings, guide to the Underworld and messenger of the gods.God of marriage ceremonies, inspiring feasts and song.God of satire, mockery, censure, writers and poets and a spirit of evil-spirited blame and unfair criticism.God of dreams and sleep – has the ability to take any human form and appear in dreams.The Titan god of the sea before Poseidon and father of the Nereids (nymphs of the sea).Another Anemoi (wind god) and Greek god of the south wind. 6 0 obj In actual fact there are a huge number of deities linked to the Greek myths. endobj GREEK (and ROMAN) GODS.
9 0 obj Zeus transformed them into the constellation GeminiThe large and powerful wild bull tamed by Persephone and turned into the Taurus constellation.The nothingness that all else sprung from. 7 0 obj
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Known as “The South Wind”.Titan god of the ocean.
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Golden apple that the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite fought over. Thor is probably the most well … The Greeks created images of their deities for many purposes. Created weapons for the gods and married to Aphrodite.The greatest of the Greek heroes, he became god of heroes, sports, athletes, health, agriculture, fertility, trade, oracles and divine protector of mankind. Hera and Zeus.♂️Here is a list of the names of the Greek and Roman gods. No distinct personality or part in myths.
Referred to as “The East Wind”.A fisherman who became immortal upon eating a magical herb, an Argonaut who may have built and piloted the Argo, and became a god of the sea.God of the Dead and Riches and King of the Underworld.God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture. It's not all about the twelve Olympian Gods. See also: Night of the Hunters: Artemis and Apollo. Sif was an earth goddess who was associated with fertility, family and harvest.
It will be continually updated with additions, corrections and more information on each of the gods.The patron god of the “silver-swirling” Achelous River.Primordial god of the upper air, light, the atmosphere, space and heaven.Olympian god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light and knowledge.God of war.