The Twelve Olympians

Question 1

Who is the King of the gods in Greek mythology?

Answer 1

Zeus

Zeus is also the god of the sky, thunder, and justice.

Question 2

What is the symbol associated with Zeus?

Answer 2

Lightning bolt, eagle

These symbols represent his power and authority.

Question 3

What is the Roman name for Zeus?

Answer 3

Jupiter

Jupiter is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 4

Who is the Queen of the gods?

Answer 4

Hera

Hera is also the goddess of marriage and family.

Question 5

What symbols are associated with Hera?

Answer 5

Peacock, diadem

These symbols represent beauty and royalty.

Question 6

What is the Roman name for Hera?

Answer 6

Juno

Juno is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 7

Who is the god of the sea?

Answer 7

Poseidon

Poseidon is also associated with earthquakes and horses.

Question 8

What is Poseidon’s symbol?

Answer 8

Trident, horse

The trident symbolizes his control over the sea.

Question 9

What is the Roman name for Poseidon?

Answer 9

Neptune

Neptune is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 10

Who is the goddess of agriculture?

Answer 10

Demeter

Demeter is also associated with fertility and the harvest.

Question 11

What symbols represent Demeter?

Answer 11

Sheaf of wheat, cornucopia

These symbols signify abundance and nourishment.

Question 12

What is the Roman name for Demeter?

Answer 12

Ceres

Ceres is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 13

Who is the goddess of wisdom?

Answer 13

Athena

Athena is also known for war strategy and crafts.

Question 14

What are the symbols associated with Athena?

Answer 14

Owl, olive tree, shield (Aegis)

These symbols represent wisdom and protection.

Question 15

What is the Roman name for Athena?

Answer 15

Minerva

Minerva is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 16

Who is the god of the sun and music?

Answer 16

Apollo

Apollo is also associated with poetry, prophecy, and healing.

Question 17

What symbols are associated with Apollo?

Answer 17

Lyre, sun, laurel wreath

These symbols represent art, light, and victory.

Question 18

What is the Roman name for Apollo?

Answer 18

Apollo (same)

Apollo retains the same name in Roman mythology.

Question 19

Who is the goddess of the hunt?

Answer 19

Artemis

Artemis is also associated with wilderness and the moon.

Question 20

What symbols represent Artemis?

Answer 20

Bow and arrow, deer, moon

These symbols signify hunting and nature.

Question 21

What is the Roman name for Artemis?

Answer 21

Diana

Diana is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 22

Who is the god of war?

Answer 22

Ares

Ares is also associated with bloodshed.

Question 23

What symbols are associated with Ares?

Answer 23

Spear, helmet, vulture

These symbols represent warfare and aggression.

Question 24

What is the Roman name for Ares?

Answer 24

Mars

Mars is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 25

Who is the goddess of love and beauty?

Answer 25

Aphrodite ## Footnote Aphrodite is also associated with desire.

Question 26

What symbols represent Aphrodite?

Answer 26

Dove, rose, seashell ## Footnote These symbols signify love and beauty.

Question 27

What is the Roman name for Aphrodite?

Answer 27

Venus ## Footnote Venus is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 28

Who is the god of fire and blacksmithing?

Answer 28

Hephaestus ## Footnote Hephaestus is also known for craftsmanship.

Question 29

What symbols are associated with Hephaestus?

Answer 29

Hammer, anvil, forge ## Footnote These symbols represent his work as a craftsman.

Question 30

What is the Roman name for Hephaestus?

Answer 30

Vulcan ## Footnote Vulcan is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 31

Who is the messenger of the gods?

Answer 31

Hermes ## Footnote Hermes is also the god of travel, trade, and thieves.

Question 32

What symbols represent Hermes?

Answer 32

Winged sandals, caduceus ## Footnote The caduceus symbolizes commerce and negotiation.

Question 33

What is the Roman name for Hermes?

Answer 33

Mercury ## Footnote Mercury is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.

Question 34

Who is the god of wine and festivity?

Answer 34

Dionysus ## Footnote Dionysus is also associated with theater.

Question 35

What symbols are associated with Dionysus?

Answer 35

Grapevine, cup, thyrsus ## Footnote These symbols represent wine and celebration.

Question 36

What is the Roman name for Dionysus?

Answer 36

Bacchus ## Footnote Bacchus is the equivalent deity in Roman mythology.