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Greek gods pt.2
Term | Definition | Symbols | Daughter/son of | Siblings | Sacred animals |
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Artemis | Goddess of the hunt, wild, animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity, fertility, and women | Bow and arrows Stag The moon | Daughter of Zeus and Leto | Twin sister of Apollo | N/A |
Apollo | God of the sun, truth, prophecy, archery, medicine & healing, music, poetry, and the arts | Bow & arrows Lyre Wreath of laurel leaves | N/A | N/A | Ravens Crows |
Hephaestus | “The Lame One” - Only god to be physically ugly and lame God of fire and the forge; sometimes of volcanoes; patron god of smiths and those working in industry | Hammer Anvil | Son of Hera | N/A | N/A |
Aphrodite | Goddess of love, beauty, sexuality Symbols Dove Swan Myrtle Rose Mirror | Dove Swan Myrtle Rose Mirror | daughter of Zeus and Dione | Doves | |
Hermes | God of commerce, athletics, thieves, travel Messenger to the Underworld (brought souls) | Winged helmet Winged sandals Caduceus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dionysus | |||||
Ares | god of war | ||||
Athena |