click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
12 Greek Olympians
12 Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zeus | King of the gods, ruler of gods and humans, chief judge |
| Poseidon | God of the seas and earthquakes |
| Hera | Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and family, protector of women |
| Athena | Goddess of wisdom and war |
| Artemis | Goddess of the moon, hunt and wild animals, protector of children and animals |
| Apollo | God of the sun, music, poetry, and healing; could predict the future |
| Demeter | Goddess of the earth, agriculture, and fertility |
| Ares | God of war |
| Hephaestus | God of fire, metals, and building |
| Aphrodite | Goddess of love and beauty |
| Hermis | Messenger of the gods, god of travel and thieves, guides the dead to the Underworld |
| Hestia | Goddess of the hearth and family |