Great is the legacy that Ancient Greece left us, marked by the worship of its gods, who were identified by various symbols that have even endured over time. Let us know next, what are the symbols of the Greek gods.
What are the symbols of the Greek gods?
The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece were supernatural beings who possessed great magical and mystical powers. Each ancient Greek god and goddess was associated with special symbols, animals, and attributes. The symbols of the Greek gods were depicted in the paintings, mosaics, statues alongside images of the gods so that they were instantly recognizable. These are the most representative:
Zeus
Zeus , the king of the gods, is associated with these symbols:
- Lightning
- Scepter
- Eagle
- bull
- Oak
- La Egida, a shield
Poseidon
Poseidon the god of the sea , storms, storms and earthquakes is associated with these symbols:
- The trident
- Horse
- The dolphin
- The bull
time
Hera, the queen of goddesses , is associated with these symbols:
- Crown
- Peacock
- Cuckoo
- Lion
- Cow
- grenade
Ares
Ares, the god of battle and war , is associated with these symbols:
- A sacred shield
- Spear
- Burning torch
- Vulture
- Dog
- Woodpecker, Eagle and Owl
Apollo
Apollo, the sun god, is associated with these symbols:
- Bow and arrows
- Lira
- Raven
- Wolf
- Laurel tree
Sagebrush
Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, is associated with these symbols:
- Bow and arrow
- Deer
- Hounds
- Bears
- Snakes
- Moon
- Cypress tree
Demeter
Demeter, the goddess of fertility , agriculture, nature, and the seasons is associated with these symbols:
- Sheaf of grain
- Winged serpent
- Lotus Staff
- Torch
- Cornucopia (Horn of plenty)
Hermes
Hermes, the messenger of the gods , is associated with these symbols:
- Winged helmet and sandals
- Turtle
- Stork
- Dionysus, the god of wine, is associated with these attributes:
- Ivy
Aphrodite
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is associated with these symbols:
- Dolphin
- rose
- Scallop shell
- Pigeon, sparrow and swan
Athena
Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare , is associated with these symbols:
- Helmet and spear
- The owl
- The snake
- War Machine
The symbols of the Greek gods today
As we have just enumerated, the Greek gods were represented by a very special and varied symbolism, but in addition, this symbolism has been maintained to this day and is still represented in some aspects or spheres of our society.
For example the sword and the balance that represented the goddess of justice Themis is also the symbol of justice in our days, while the symbol of the serpent surrounding the staff of the god of healing and the bowl is recognized as the symbol. official of medicine in our society.
