The Gods Flashcards
(15 cards)
What were the responsibilities and symbols of Zeus (Greece) / Jupiter (Rome)?
King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder. Symbol: lightning bolt, eagle, throne.
Who was the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and what were her symbols?
Hera (Greek) / Juno (Roman). Symbols: peacock, diadem, scepter.
What are Demeter’s and Ceres’ main roles in mythology?
Goddesses of agriculture and fertility. Symbols: wheat, cornucopia, torch.
What are Poseidon’s and Neptune’s responsibilities and symbols?
God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Symbols: trident, horse, dolphin.
Who are the gods of fire and metalworking in Greek and Roman myth?
Hephaistos (Greek) / Vulcan (Roman). Symbols: hammer, anvil, forge.
What are Apollo’s key associations in both Greek and Roman mythology?
God of music, prophecy, the sun, and healing. Symbols: lyre, bow, laurel wreath.
What are Artemis’ and Diana’s roles and symbols?
Goddess of hunting and the moon. Symbols: bow, deer, moon.
Who is Athena / Minerva and how is she depicted?
Goddess of wisdom and war. Symbols: owl, helmet, aegis.
What are the domains of Aphrodite / Venus?
Love, beauty, and desire. Symbols: dove, rose, mirror.
Who is Ares / Mars and what does he represent?
God of war. Symbols: helmet, spear, vulture.
What was Dionysos / Bacchus the god of?
Wine, theatre, and ecstasy. Symbols: grapes, vine, thyrsus.
Who is Hestia / Vesta and what is her importance?
Goddess of the hearth and home. Symbol: hearth, flame.
What does Hermes / Mercury do in mythology?
Messenger god, god of travellers and thieves. Symbols: winged sandals, caduceus.
What is the role of Hades / Pluto?
God of the Underworld. Symbols: bident, Cerberus, helm of darkness.
