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The Greek Mythology Gods



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You are probably familiar with many of the gods in Greek mythology. Here is a brief overview of these characters:

Artemis

Artemis, the Greek goddess of artemis, is one twelve major Olympian gods. She is also the goddess of hunting, wild animals, as well as the moon. Her associations include fertility, childbirth, and virginity. Zeus was the goddess's daughter. Leto was her father. She was also one the major Virgin Goddesses.

Ares

Ares is one the Greek gods of war. He was considered to be an ancestor for the Romans as was Mars. He wore a tall plumed helmet and is associated with weapons, breastplates, and shields. His imagery has been used in many artworks, from classical to contemporary.


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Dionysos

Dionysos the god wine is a prominent 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 5 sacred plants: grapevine ivy bindweed, pine, and tree. His devotees carried wreaths with ivy, pine cones, and other sacred plants.


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 of the Greek mythological gods, was a trickster and patron of thieves and merchants. He moved freely between the worlds of Olympus and mortals, and was also associated with the underworld. He was also the patron saint of travelers and roads.

Athena

Athena is the daughter Zeus and the goddess crafts. She is also the protector and guardian of the king. Athena was an original serpent-like goddess who lived along the Aegean coast. Athena was also called the goddess of Athens. Zeus considered her the favorite child, as she is the embodiment and embodiment of wisdom and reason.


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Persephone

Persephone, god of Greek myth, is the goddess of love, spring, and death. Zeus was her daughter. She was often associated scepters. Her story is rich in allegorical resonance because she gave death a more human face. She assisted grieving loved ones and heroes in their journeys throughout her entire life. She even granted Orpheus his beloved Eurydice and helped Psyche in her quest to earn back her beloved Eros.

Hercules

Hercules, the Greek mythology-based character, is a hero from many stories. He saved Princess Troy from a marine monster during his time in earth. Zeus also defeated the Giants in the battle for Olympus control. His second labor was the killing of the Lernaean Hydra. Hera had raised it to kill Hercules. Hercules covered his mouth and nose to prevent the poisonous fumes from harming him. He then fired flaming missiles at Hydra's cave at the spring of Amymone.



 



The Greek Mythology Gods