gods and goddesses Flashcards
Zeus
god of the sky, king of all gods
symbol: lightning bolt
Roman name: Jupiter
Hera
goddess of marriage and child birth, protector of married women
symbols: pomegranate, scepter and crown
Roman name: Juno
Poseidon
god of the sea, earthquakes and storms
symbols: trident
Roman name: Neptune
Apollo
god of the sun, moon and prophesy
symbols: bow and arrow, Lyre, python, snake with angel wings, laurel wreath and raven
Roman name: Phoebus
Artemis
goddess/protector of the animals and young children
symbols: crescent moon
Roman name: Diana
Aphrodite
goddess of love
symbols: dove and sparrow
Roman name: Venus
Athena(e)
goddess of wisdom, war and courage
symbols: armor, spear and Aegis
Roman name: Minerva
Demeter
goddess of harvest, crops, grains and food
symbols: wheat, torch and a poppy
Roman name: Ceres
Hermes
god of trade, thieves, travelers, sport, athletes, border crossing
guide to the underworld
symbols: rooster, tortoise winged sandals and cap, purse
Roman name: Mercury
Hephaestus
god of blacksmith, volcanoes, fire, metal and sculptures
symbols: blacksmith hammer
Roman name: Vulcan
Ares
god of war and agricultural guardian
symbols: spear, sword, shield
Roman name: Mars
Hades
god of the underworld and death
symbols: inverted cross and person
Roman name: Pluto
Hesita
Virgin goddess of home, domesticity, family, architecture; a mother
symbols: Hearth (fireplace)
Roman name: Vesta
Dionysus
God of theatre, ecstasy and wine
symbols: Thyrsus, grapevine, ivy, theatre
Roman name: Bacchus
