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Greek Gods/Goddesses
Practice identifing what each Greek god ruled
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the god of the sky? | Zeus |
| Who ruled the seas? | Poseidon |
| Who ruled the underworld? | Hades |
| What is the name of the underworld? | Hades |
| Who is the goddess of women and marriage? | Hera |
| Who is the goddess of agriculture/harvest? | Demeter |
| Who is the goddess of wisdom and war? | Athena |
| Who is the goddess of love and beauty? | Aphrodite |
| Who is the god of the sun, music, purification, and healing? | Apollo |
| Who is the goddess of woodland creatures? | Artemis |
| Who is the god of fire? | Hephaestus |
| Who is the messenger god? | Hermes |
| Who is the god of war? | Ares |
| What are Zeus' symbols? | thunderbolt, eagle, and oak |
| What are Poseidon's symbols? | trident, dolphins, and horses |
| What are Hades' symbols? | cerberus(3 headed dog) and cypress |
| What are Hera's symbols? | peacock and pomegranate |
| What are Demeter's symbols? | sheaf of wheat and poppy |
| What are Athena's symbols? | breastplate, aegis, owl, and olive |
| What are Aphrodite's symbols? | dove and myrtle |
| What are Apollo's symbols? | chariot, lyre, and laurel |
| What are Artemis' symbols? | hunting weapons stag and crescent |
| What are Hephaestus' symbols? | anvil and hammer |
| What are Hermes' symbols? | winged cap and sandals, and caduceus (sword with snakes) |
| What are Ares' symbols? | armor, dogs, and vultures |
| Who is married to Zeus? | Hera |
| If you were a soldier and wanted to win a war, who might you make a sacrifice to? | Ares |
| What god would Ares see about making him a weapon? | Hephaestus |
| Who is Apollo's twin sister? | Artemis |
| Who would a farmer make a sacrifice to? | Demeter |
| Who carries the souls to Hades? | Hermes |