Greek Mythology

Olympian Gods and GoddessesFor Mr. Haskvitz’s class

In Greek mythology, the universe was ruled from Greece’s Mt. Olympus by twelve Gods and Goddesses. They

helped sculpt Greek culture and shaped the lifestyles of many citizens.

The following slides will inform you about seven of the twelve principle Gods and

Goddesses.

ZeusZeus is known as the father of all gods and men. He is the god of the sky, lighting, and

thunder, and is the king of Olympus, the home to many Greek Gods. Zeus is the brother of Poseidon and Hades, and is also married to Hera. His symbols are the thunder bolt, oak,

and the eagle.

AphroditeAphrodite is the

goddess of beauty and love. She is the mother of the god of love, also known as Cupid. She is known to be married, but often had affairs with other gods and

mortals. Her symbols are the sceptre, myrtle,

and the dove.

ApolloApollo, a talented god of

music, prophecies, poetry, healing, and

archery, is also said to be the god of light and truth. He is the son of Zeus and Leto, and is

the twin brother of Artemis, the virgin

hunter. His symbols include his bow and

arrow, lyre, the raven, and laurel.

AthenaAthena is a very important

goddess in Greek culture. She is the goddess of warfare, handicrafts,

wisdom, and reason, and is known to be the patron of Athens. She often took

part in Trojan wars because she was a war goddess, and she gave

Athens the gift of the olive tree, food, and oil. Her

symbols include the owl and olive tree.

HeraHera is the queen of the gods

and appears with peacock feathers. She is most known

for being the goddess of marriage, but she often had

disagreements with her husband Zeus, the king of the gods. She is known to be very jealous and often

persecuted the women her husband had affairs with. Her symbols include the diadem and peacock.

Dionysus

Dionysus is the god of wine, festivals, and merriment. One of his known powers brings out the madness,

sexuality, and drunkenness in his

followers. He represents the social and beneficial influences, as well as the

power of wine. His symbols are the grape

vine and ivy.

PoseidonPoseidon is the god of the sea and often appears with a trident. He is also known

to be the god of water, horses, and earthquakes,

and is responsible for drowning and shipwrecks.

Poseidon is the son of Cronus and Rhea, and is

brother to Zeus and Hades. His symbols

include the trident, bull, horse, and sea foam.

The End