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"Greek Gods"
Greek gods and their symbols
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zeus | Lightening bolt. Ruler of the heavens and earth, ruler of weather, giver of justice. |
| Hera | Cow and peacock. Goddess of marriage and married women. |
| Poseidon | Trident, dolphins, and horses. God of the sea and earthquakes. |
| Hades | cypress tree and cerberus. God of the underworld. |
| Hestia | Hearth fire. Goddess of the hearth and home. |
| Demeter | Wheat and cornocopia. Goddess of all growing things. |
| Athena | Owl and olive tree. Goddess of wisdom, statecraft, and war. |
| Aphrodite | Dove, sparrow, rose, and myrtle. Goddess of love and beauty. |
| Ares | Dogs, vultures, spear and shield. God of war, hatred, and violence |
| Apollo | Lyre, and laurel wreath. God of sunlight, truth, poetry, music, and healing |
| Hephaestus | The forge of anvil. God of blacksmiths, metal workers, and craftsmen |
| Artemis | Crescent moon crown, a stag, or bow and arrows. Goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth. |
| Hermes | Winged staff with two snakes around it, or a bag of money. God of trade, travel, and theft. |
| Dionysus | Ivy or bunches of grapes, a wine cup, or a leopard. God of wine, parties, and drama |