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List of Greek gods
These are some of the best known Greek gods.
Apollo, the god of the sun and music
Fast facts on Apollo
Image of Apollo with his lyre
It’s easy to forget that the sun god Apollo was also the god of music (and of plagues, something that is often omitted from his descriptions). Here he is shown with his lyre and the griffin, a mystical beast.
Ares, god of war
Fast facts on Ares
Image of Ares with Eros
Here the god of war is depicted with the god of love, a conflict as old as the centuries.
Eros, god of love
Fast facts on Eros
Image of Eros with Ares
The winged god of love could take two forms, the “cherub,” a childlike figure with wings and a bow and arrow that is a popular modern symbol of love on sentimental Valentine’s Day Cards, or as a handsome young man. The cherub is a later form. The ancient Greeks, realizing the powerful effects of romance, took the God of Love much more seriously.
Hades, Lord of the underworld
Fast facts on Hades
Image of Hades
Hades is often depicted in the company of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld.
Hephaestus, lord of the forge
Fast facts on Hephaestus
Image of Hephaestus
Aphrodite’s husband was physically challenged with a limp, and emotionally challenged for being Aphrodite’s less than faithful husband.
Hercules, son of Zeus
Fast facts on Hercules
Although not completely divine, the demigod Hercules ended up rivaling all the gods in the number of their legends and stories.
Hermes, Messenger of the Gods
Fast facts on Hermes
Hermes image
In modern times, Hermes is often overlooked; however, he was one of the most famous and respected ancient deities.
Pan, god of the forest and flocks
Fast facts on Pan
Image of Pan
Pan’s name means “All,” indicating a time when he was much more important among the Greek gods and goddesses.
Zeus, King of the Gods
Fast facts on Zeus
Image of Zeus
The great god of Olympus, Zeus had multiple temples and thousands of images throughout Greece. But if you really wanted to catch him at home, that would make a trip to Olympus itself.
List of Greek goddesses
These are some of the most popular Greek goddesses, with pictures and facts about each of them.
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
Fast facts on Aphrodite
Image of Aphrodite
The well-known “Venus de Milo” is actually Aphrodite of Milos, named for the Greek island where the famous statue, now armless, originally discovered with arms spread but close. It was found.
Hera, Queen of Olympus
Fast facts on Hera
Image of Hera
Hera is Zeus’s wife and is often portrayed as a shrew; however, he managed to keep a honeymoon three hundred years on the island of Samos, his special place to Zeus happy. She was also considered the most beautiful of all goddesses, despite Aphrodite’s best public relations campaign.
Hestia, goddess of the hearth
Fast facts on Hestia
Calm Hestia seems out of place amongst the rest of the stormy Olympians.
Medusa of the Stony Gaze
Fast facts on Medusa Image of Medusa (The Gorgon)
Medusa has enjoyed a revival of interest after appearing in several recent films based on the
Greek mythology.
Persephone, the maiden
Important facts about Persephone
Image of Persephone and Demeter
Artemis, goddess of the hunt, protector of wildlife
Fast facts on Artemis
Image of Artemis
To us, it may seem strange that the Goddess of the Hunt was also the protector of wildlife and young animals, but the Greeks saw her as a symbol of growth, abundance and success in hunting.
Athena, Goddess of Wisdom
Fast facts about Athena
Image of Athena
One of the most depicted Greek goddesses, Athena is usually seen wearing her helmet or holding it while mourning a hero. When you see Athena, you also see her nemesis Medusa depicted on her shield.
Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture
Quick Facts About Demeter
Image of Demeter
Here’s an image of the enthroned Demeter, in her most stable and powerful form.
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