HadesRuler of the Underworld

God of Wealth

Hades

• God of Wealth because the majority of the riches of the world are found underground.

• Ruler of the dead

• Symbols are his helmet, scepter, Cerberus, cornucopia, golden chariot

Hades

• Myth– Hades was the Greek god of the underworld and

also wealth. After his brother Zeus defeated his father Cronus, the three brothers drew lots to see who would rule what parts of the universe. Poseidon was assigned as the ruler of all watery domains, Hades received all of the underworld, and Zeus received all of the heavens. 

Bio PoemHadesTall, merciless, mysterious, terrifyingRelative of Zeus, Poseidon, and CronusLover of Persephone, Luece, and MintheWho feels grim and gloomyWho needs Persephone and his helmet of invisibilityWho fears his face will be shownWho gives a safe resting place to departed soulsWho would like to see his number of subjects increaseResident of the UnderworldPluto

Fun Facts

1. Other names are Dis, Orcus, Polydegmon, Plouton, and Aidoneus

2. Kidnapped Persephone3. He is not the god of death 4. The god most hated by mankind

Modern Reference

• The band Styx got their name from one of the five rivers of Hades.1. Acheron - the river of woe2. Cocytus - the river of lamentation3. Phlegethon - the river of fire4. Lethe - the river of forgetfulness5. Styx - the river of hate

Hera

Queen of OlympusGoddess of Women and Marriage

Hera

• Queen of Olympus

• Goddess of women and marriage

• Symbols are her scepter and diadem

Hera

• Myth– Hera was an ancient goddess, she existed many years

before the time of the Olympian gods. Her cult was so strong that those from the north made Hera the consort of Zeus and integrated her into their pantheon. Although married to Zeus, their marriage was an all but faithful and happy one. Their relationship was full of many quarrels and infidelities on the part of Zeus. This often turned Hera into a vengeful woman, that was out to get revenge on anyone available.

Bio Poem• Hera• Young, beautiful, regal, vengeful • Relative of Ares, Hebe, and Eileithya• Lover of Zeus and Argos• Who feels vengeful and jealous• Who needs a perfect family• Who fears Zeus and that she will lose her husband's love permanently• Who gives punishment• Who would like to see Hercules fail• Resident of Olympus• Juno

Fun Facts

• Had four children out of lust and hatred by slapping her hand on the ground or by eating lettuce

• Said to be the most beautiful of all goddesses, even beating out Aphrodite

• Wife and sister of Zeus

Modern Reference

• In the movie Juno, the main character is named after the Roman goddess. Juno was the guardian of women, especially during their pregnancies.

Demeter

Known as Ceres in Roman

Mythology

Traits

• Demeter is the Goddess of Agriculture. Her logo is a sheath of barley or wheat.

• She is a member of the 12 “main” gods that live on Mt. Olympus.

• In appearance, she is described as an older woman.

• She has had many relationships but she has never been married.

Demeter’s Relatives

• Kronos, King of the Titans, was Demeter’s father.

• Zeus, God of Gods, is Demeter’s brother.

• Persephone was Demeter’s daughter.

Kronos

Zeus

Demeter’s Loves

• She has had relations with Zeus, her brother.• Poseidon, and I quote, “changed into a stallion

and enjoyed Demeter”. Poseidon is also her brother.

• Iasion, a prince of the Island Crete, “who lay with Demeter” was later struck down by Zeus.

Poseidon

Demeter’s Feels

• She loves her daughter, Persephone very much.

• She is angry at Hades, and, to a lesser extent, the rest of the gods, for allowing him to kidnap her daughter.

• She brings winter and famine when her daughter is not with her.

Persephone

Demeter’s Needs

• She needs her daughter Persephone, as she is effectively different without her.

• She needs respect and worship.

• She needs to provide the world with good conditions for farming.

Demeter’s Fears

• Demeter fears Hades. She fears him because he owns her daughter for four to six months out of the year, and Demeter is worried that he could do something to her.

Hades

What Demeter Gives

• Demeter provides prosperity for farmers.• She makes the land fertile.• She effectively controls the seasons.

Demeter’s Residence

• She lives on Mount Olympus with the rest of the “important” gods.

Mt. Olympus

Modern Reference

• Demeter Amplification is a business that sells amps and other musical equipment.

• The Demeter Fragrance Library sells perfumes, deodorants and colognes.

ZEUSgod of the sky

Zeus holding a lightning bolt.

Zeus the god of the sky goes by many names his roman name is Jupiter. Zeus’ main symbol is a lightning bolt.

Zeus and the Olympians

Zeus is the god of the sky and the king of Olympians.

• Zeus was originally worshiped as god of the weather.

• Zeus married his sister.• Zeus’ parents were titans.

Zeus is son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Hades, Poseidon, Hestia, and Hera. Father of Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Hermes, and Aphrodite.

Bio poemZeusFatherly, caring, considerate, peace

makerBrother of Poseidon , Hades, and HeraLover of Hera, Themis, and DemeterWho feels love, anger, and selfishnessWho needs power, respect, and to

interveneWho fears fate, the rage of Gaea, and

Chaos, and most of all Hera his wife

Who gives peace, care, lightningWho would like to see eternal peace

and evolution Resident of Mount OlympiaJupiter

Mt. Olympus

Zeus’ most famous myth is probably when Zeus and his brothers Poseidon and Hades over threw Coronus their father. Then they took the heavens for themselves and made humans for the earth for there entertainment.

PoseidonGod of the Seas

Poseidon Facts• God of the oceans, rivers, floods, droughts,

earthquakes, and horses• Roman name: Neptune• Father of the Cyclops• Symbol: Trident

Poseidon’s Family• Father: Cronies• Mother: Rhea• Brothers: Zeus, Hades• Sisters: Hera, Hestia, Demeter• Wife: Amphitrite• Children: Triton, Rhode, Bethexicyme

Poseidon Undersea Resorts• First seafloor resort• Named after Poseidon, Greek god of the sea• Started in 2010• Undersea apartments 40 feet below sea level

Poseidon myth• Competition between him and Athena• Over the city of Athens• Poseidon created the Spring at the Acropolis• Athena gave them the olive tree• Athena won the competition• Poseidon flooded the Artic Plain

Poseidon PoemPoseidon

Angry, Lustful, Forgiving, TrickyBrother of Zeus and Hades

Lover of AmphitriteWho feels lust often

Who needs an attitude check or anger management classesWho fears the sky

Who gives safe travels over water to those who respect himWho would like to see “Poseidon Undersea Resort”

Resident of his undersea palaceNeptune