You may be familiar with the names of some gods such as Artemis and Dionysos. Here is a quick overview of these characters.
Artemis
Artemis, the Greek goddess of artemis, is one twelve major Olympian gods. She is the goddess associated with hunting, wild animals and the moon. She is also associated to fertility, childbirth and virginity. Zeus was the goddess's daughter. Leto was her father. She was also one major Virgin Goddess.
Ares
Ares is one of the gods of war in Greek mythology. He was considered an ancestor of the Romans, as was Mars. He wore a tall, plumed helmet, which was often associated with weapons and shields. His imagery has been used in many artworks, from classical to contemporary.
Dionysos
Dionysos, a god of wine, is a key 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 with five sacred plants: grapevine, ivy, bindweed, and pine tree. His devotees carried pine cone wreaths and ivy wreaths.
Hephaestus
Hephaestus is one of the most prominent Greek gods associated with arts and crafts. Hephaestus was the god who was associated with fire and craft. His workshop was situated under a volcano. Hephaestus wasn't physically perfect like the Olympian gods but he was famous for his skills with tools, weapons and forging.
Hermes
Hermes was one among the Greek mythology gods. He was a trickster as well as a patron for 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 of travellers and roads.
Athena
Athena is the daughter of Zeus, and the goddess of arts. She is also the protector 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' favorite child, Athena is known as the embodiment of wisdom and reason.
Persephone
Persephone, the god of Greek mythology, is the goddess for love, spring and death. Zeus's daughter and Demeter's daughter, Persephone was often associated with poppies, scepters torches, and the rooster. Her story is also rich in allegorical resonance, since she helped give death a kinder face. During her life, she helped grieving lovers and heroes in their quests. Orpheus was granted Eurydice by her, and she supported Psyche's quest to get back her Eros.
Hercules
Hercules, the Greek mythology character, is a hero in many stories. He saved the princess Troy from a dangerous sea monster while he was alive. He helped Zeus defeat the Giants in Olympus' battle for control. His second labor was the killing of the Lernaean Hydra. Hera had raised it to kill Hercules. Hercules covered Hercules mouth and nose to keep the poisonous fumes out of his face. He then fired flaming bullets into Hydra's lair in the spring of Amymone. This was a deep cave.