deities Flashcards
king of the gods, ruler of Mt. Olympus and humans
Zeus
god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes, the Earthshaker
Poseidon
god of the underworld, precious metals, wealth
Hades
goddess of the hearth and home, sister of Zeus
Hestia
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage
Hera
god of war
Ares
goddess of wisdom, war and weaving, grey-eyed goddess
Athena
god of sun, music, poetry, and medicine; also the god of light and truth
Apollo
goddess of love and beauty
Aphrodite
messenger-god, god of commerce, travelers and thieves
Hermes
goddess of the moon and hunting, patroness of maidens
Artemis
god of fire, forger of armor, only deity with a lame leg
Hephaestus
god of love; 2nd most feared god
Eros
god of vine and wine; drama
Dionysus
goddess of agriculture and grain
Demeter
