Gods and Goddesses of Olympus Flashcards
King of gods and ruler of mankind
Zeus/Jupiter
thunder bolt, eagle, oak tree, scepter
God of sea, horses, and earthquakes
Poseidon/Neptune
trident, horse, bull
God of the underworld (did not live on MT. Olympus)
Hades/Pluto
cap/helmet that makes the wearer invisible
Goddess of hearth and home
Hestia/Vesta
hearth fire
Queen of gods and protector of marriage
Hera/Juno
cow, peacock, aris(rainbow)
God of War
Ares/Mars
Shining armor, vulture, dog, weapons
Goddess of wisdom, war and weaving
Pallas Athena/Athena
olive tree, owl, shield, helmet
God of Sun, music, poetry, and medicine
Phoebus Apollo/Apollo
golden lyre, silver bow, wolf, mouse, sun, laurel, dolphin, crow
Goddess of love and beauty
Aphrodite/Venus
dove, sparrow, swan
Messenger-god; god of commerce, travelers, and thieves
Hermes/Mercury
winged sandals, low crowned hat, magic wand with caduceus
Goddess of moon and hunting; patroness of maidens
Artemis/Diana
Silver arrows, moon, wild animals, deer
God of fire; forger of armor
Hephaestus/vulcan and Mulciber
donkey, anvil, hammer, tongs, crane, fennel, dogs
