Greek Mythology Gods and Godesses Flashcards
Queen of the gods and goddesses of marriage, women, and childbirth. She is the wife of Zeus.
Also known as: peacock, cuckoo, cow
Hera
King of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. He is the youngest son Cronus and Rhea.
Also known as: thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree, shield
Zeus
God of the sea, rivers, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and the creator of horses; known as the”Earth Shaker”. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and brother to Zeus and Hades. He rules one of the tree realms go the universe as king of the sea and waters.
Also known as: trident, dolphins, horses
Poseidon
King of the underworld and the dead. He was one the three sons of Cronus and Rhea, and thus sovereign over one of the three realms of the universe, the underworld.
Also known as: bi-dent, Cerberus, cypress tree
Hades
Goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment. Daughter of Persephone.
Also known as: wheat, cornucopia, poppies
Demeter
Goddess of intelligence and skill, warfare, battle strategy, handicrafts, and wisdom.according to most traditions, she was born from Zeus’s head fully formed and armored.
Also known as: owl, olive tree, shields
Athena
God of fire, metalworking, and crafts. He is the smith if the gods and the husband to Aphrodite.
Also known as: anvil, forge
Hephaestus
Goddess of the love, beauty, desire, and pleasure. Married to Hephaestus.
Also known as: doves, sparrows
Aphrodite
God of war, bloodshed, and violence.
Also known as: sword, shield, vultures, dogs
Ares
God of the sun, music, arts, knowledge, healing, prophecy, poetry, and archery. Twin brother of Artemis. As brother and sister, they were identifies with the sun and moon; both use bow and arrow
Also known as: lyre, arrows, sun chariot
Apollo
Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, animals, young girls, childbirth, and plague. In later times she became associated with the moon, she is the twin sister of Apollo.
Also known as: crescent, stag, arrows, bears
Artemis
The messenger of the gods. Known for his trickery.
Also known as: winged cap and sandals, wand
Hermes
Goddess of the seasons.
Also known as: flowers, 4 seasons
Persephone
God of wine, parties, and festivals, and drama
Also known as: ivy, grapes, leopard
Dionysus
God of love. Known in Roman Mythology as Cupid
Also known as: hearts, arrows
Eros
