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Greek Gods And Goddesses Flashcards

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1
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Highest mountain in Greece

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Mount Olympus

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God of the sky and thunder

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Zeus

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God of the underworld and the dead

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Hades

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He has ability to strike the earth with his trident

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Poseidon

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He was commonly referred to as the “Father Of The Gods”

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Zeus

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Goddess of love and beauty

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Aphrodite

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He is associated with wealth, particularly the precious metals hidden beneath the earth

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Hades

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____ is the queen of the Gods and Goddesses

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Hera

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Goddess of marriage, ______, and family

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Childbirth, Hera

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10
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He was often shown holding a lightning bolt

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Zeus

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He is the brother of Zeus and Hades

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Poseidon

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12
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Known as the “Earthshaker”

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Poseidon

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13
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Athena is the goddess of _____?

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Wisdom

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She is often depicted as a wise and powerful warrior, wearing a ____, and carrying a ____, spear and an owl.

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Helmet, shield

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ATHENA

An owl on her shield symbolizes what?

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Symbol of wisdom

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16
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She is married to her brother Zeus

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Hera

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Hera is often shown wearing a _____, and holding a _____

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Crown, scepter

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A greek goddess that was believed to have been born from the _______, and was often depicted as a beautiful woman.

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Foam of the sea, Aphrodite

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Greek goddess known for being the twin sister of Apollo

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Artemis

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Goddess of the hunt and wilderness

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Artemis

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21
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Artemis is often depicted with a _____, and _____

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Bow and arrows

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She is also associated with the moon and is known for her independence and love of nature.

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Artemis

23
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He is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship

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Hephaestus

24
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Ares is the Greek God of?

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War and violence

25
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He is often depicted as a fierce warrior with a helmet and armor, carrying a spear and shield

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Ares

26
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Greek God known for his love of battle and violence

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Ares

27
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God of music

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Apollo

28
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God of poetry, prophecy, and medicine

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Apollo

29
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He is the protector of young men and the sun

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Apollo

30
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Apollo is often depicted with a _____, or _____ and _____.

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lyre, bow and arrow

31
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Ares was considered as the patron of what?

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Patron of soldiers and warriors

32
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He created beautiful and intricate objects, such as weapons, armor, and jewelry

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Hephaestus

33
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Hermes is known for his _____, and _____

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Speed and agility

34
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Hermes is the God of what?

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God of messenger between the gods and mortals

35
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Goddess of the hearth, home and architecture

A

Hestia

36
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Vesta is often associated with warmth, hospitality, and the family unit

A

Hestia

37
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Greek Gods and Goddesses

A

Athena
Aphrodite
Apollo
Artemis
Ares
Demeter
Dionysus
Hades
Hera
Hephaestus
Hermes
Hestia
Poseidon
Zeus

38
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God of wine and celebration

A

Dionysus

39
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Bacchus is known for joyful festivities, wine making, and theater

A

Dionysus

40
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____ is associated with the changing of the seasons, particularly the transition from summer to autumn

A

Demeter

41
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Considered a portector of the home and was often called upon to bless and purify new homes

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Hestia

42
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ROMAN NAMES

Jupiter

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GREEK NAME
Zeus

43
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GREEK NAME

Hestia

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ROMAN NAME

Vesta

44
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GREEK NAME

Poseidon

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ROMAN NAME

Neptune

45
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ROMAN NAME

Juno

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GREEK NAME

Hera

46
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GREEK NAME

Hades

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ROMAN NAME

Pluto

47
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ROMAN NAME

Venus

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GREEK NAME

Aphrodite

48
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ROMAN NAME

Ceres

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GREEK NAME

Demeter

49
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ROMAN NAME

Diana

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GREEK NAME

Artemis

50
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GREEK NAME

Artemis

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ROMAN NAME

Diana

51
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ROMAN NAME

Mars

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GREEK NAME

Ares

52
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ROMAN NAME

Vulcan

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GREEK NAME

Hephaestus

53
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GREEK NAME

Apollo

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ROMAN NAME

Apollo

54
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GREEK NAME

Zeus

A

ROMAN NAME

Jupiter

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