greek gods/goddesses Flashcards
Who is artemis?
goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth.
who is echo?
echo is a nymph who had an affair with zeus, she talked so much to distract hera, she cursed echo to repeated the last word she hears.
who is narcissus?
A beautiful, self centered young man. who got cursed to fall n love with his own reflection.
Who is ino?
A sea goddess who gives Odysseus a veil that keeps him safe after his ship is wrecked by Poseidon, allowing him to swim to shore.
Who is artemis?
goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth.
Who is Zeus?
Zeus is the god of the sky and thunder in ancient Greek mythology. He was commonly referred to as the “Father of the gods” and was often shown holding a lightning bolt.
Who is Hera?
Hera is the queen of the gods and
goddesses, as well as the goddess of
marriage, childbirth, and family. She is married to Zeus. Hera is often shown wearing a crown and holding a scepter.
Who is Poseidon?
Poseidon is a god who is associated with the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is the brother of Zeus and Hades. Poseidon is often shown holding a trident, which was his signature weapon.
Who is Demeter?
Demeter is the goddess of fertility,
agriculture, and the harvest. She is
associated with the changing of the seasons, particularly the transition from summer to autumn.
Who is Athena?
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She is often depicted as a wise and powerful warrior, wearing a helmet and carrying a shield, spear, and an owl, which is a symbol of wisdom.
Who is Apollo?
Apollo is the god of music, poetry, prophecy, and medicine, as well as the protector of young men and the sun. He is the son of Zeus. Apollo is often depicted with a lyre or bow and arrow, and his symbols include the sun, laurel wreaths, and the python.
Who is Artemis?
Artemis is a Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. She was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. Artemis was known for her hunting skills and
was often depicted carrying a bow and arrows.
Who is Ares?
Ares is the Greek god of war and violence. He is often depicted as a fierce warrior with a helmet and armor, carrying a spear and shield.
Ares was known for his love of battle and violence, and was considered a patron of soldiers and warriors.
Who is Aphrodite?
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She was believed to have been born from the foam of
the sea and was often depicted as a beautiful woman.
who is Hephaestus?
a god of metalworking,
craftsmanship, and fire. created beautiful and intricate objects like weapons, armor, and jewelry. Despite his talent, was considered an outcast among the gods due to his physical
deformities. typically represented as a bearded man who walks with a limp and uses a cane. Married to Aphrodite.
