L7 Greek gods and goddesses Flashcards
-Husband and brother of Hera
-Holds a lightning bolt or thunderbolt given by the Cyclopes
-Symbols: Lightning bolt or Thunder bolt, Eagle, Oak tree
Zeus
-The Queen of the gods and goddesses
-The goddess of marriage, childbirth, and family
-Wife and sister of Zeus
-Symbols: Peacock, Cow, Wedding ring
Hera
-The god of the sea, flood, earthquakes, and horses
-Holds a trident
-Symbols: Sea, Trident, Horse, Dolphin
Poseidon
-The god of the wealth, the dead and the Underworld
-Abducted Persephone, daughter of his sister Demeter, who became his queen
-Symbols: Pomegranate, Cerberus (three-headed dog), Helmet of invisibility
Hades
-The goddess of war, wisdom, courage and crafts
-Patron goddess of Athens
-Symbols: Owl, Olive tree
Athena
-The goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, fertility, and procreation
-Symbols: Rose, Dove, Swan
Aphrodite
-The goddess of fertility, agriculture, and harvest
-Mother of Persephone
-Sister of Hades, who became her daughter’s husband
-Associated with the changing of the seasons, particularly the transition from summer to autumn
-Symbols: Wheat, Bread
Demeter
-The goddess of the hearth, home, architecture and hospitality
-Guardian of the home
-Embodies the stability and warmth of the hearth
-Never indulged in romantic relationships
-Remained an eternal virgin
-Symbols: Fireplace , Hearth, Kettle
Hestia
-The goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wildlife
and childbirth
-Huntress and protectress of the living world
-Protectress of young girls
-Twin sister of Apollo
-Symbols: Moon, Deer, Bow and arrows
Artemis
-The god of music, poetry, prophecy, light, healing, and medicine
-Protector of young boys
-Twin brother of Artemis
-Symbols: Lyre, Sun, Laurel tree
Apollo
-The god of war and violence
-A fierce warrior with a helmet and armor, carrying a spear and shield
-Represented the unpleasant aspects of battle
-Symbols: Dog, Vulture, Wild boar
Ares
-The nature god of wine, fruitfulness, pleasure,
festivity and vegetation
-Created and spread the art of viticulture (the cultivation and harvesting of grapes)
-Symbols: Grapes
Dionysus
-The lame and ugly god of metalworking, fire, sculpture,
and craftsmanship
-Created weapons and armor
-Symbols: Hammer, Anvil, Tongs
Hephaestus
-The guide of the dead who lead souls to the Underworld
-Symbols: Crane, winged sandals, Caduceus (herald’s wand)
Hermes
