You may be familiar with the names of some gods such as Artemis and Dionysos. Here is a brief primer on these characters.
Artemis
Artemis, the Greek goddess of artemis, is one twelve major Olympian gods. She is associated with the moon, wild animals, and hunting. Her associations include fertility, childbirth, and virginity. Zeus was the goddess's daughter. Leto was her father. She was also a major Virgin Goddess.
Ares
Ares is one god of war in Greek mythology. He was considered an ancestor by the Romans. Mars was also associated with Ares. He wore an elaborate plumed helmet that was tall and adorned shields, breastplates, weapons, and shields. Many artworks have used his imagery, from contemporary to classical.
Dionysos
Dionysos is the god of wine and an important figure in Greek mythology. In ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus rode a panther and sailed a chariot drawn by a pair of panthers. He was also associated five sacred plants, grapevine, bindweed and pine tree. His devotees carried wreaths of ivy and pine cones.
Hephaestus
Hephaestus is one of the most prominent Greek gods associated with arts and crafts. His workshop was under a volcano and he was known as the god of fire and crafts. Hephaestus did not have the same physical perfection as most Olympian gods. However, he was well-known for his skill in using a forge, weapons, or tools.
Hermes
Hermes, one the Greek mythological gods was a trickster who patronized thieves and merchants. He moved freely between Olympus, mortals, as well as the underworld. He was also the patron of travellers and roads.
Athena
Athena was born to Zeus as a daughter and is also the goddess of crafting. She is also the protector of the king. Athena was originally an serpent-like goddess living on the Aegean shore. Athena was also called the goddess of Athens. Zeus loved her because she is the embodiment wisdom and reason.
Persephone
Persephone, the god of Greek mythology, is the goddess for love, spring and death. Zeus was her daughter. She was often associated scepters. Her story is also rich in allegorical resonance, since she helped give death a kinder face. She helped heroes and lovers in grief throughout her life. She gave Orpheus Eurydice as a gift and assisted Psyche in her quest for her beloved Eros.
Hercules
Hercules, the Greek mythology-based character, is a hero from many stories. He saved the princess from Troy from a sea creature during his time here on earth. Zeus also defeated the Giants in the battle for Olympus control. His second labor was to defeat the Lernaean Hydra which Hera had created to kill Hercules. Hercules covered his mouth and nose to prevent the poisonous fumes from harming him. The Hydra was then at the spring, Amymone's lair. He fired flaming shots into it.