Greek Mythology Characters

Zeus He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. He is married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs

Poseidon Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. Hes a great Olympian god of the sea, rivers, flood and drought, earthquakes, and horses. He married Amphitrite. Hades Hades is the brother of Zeus. god of death and the dead. Haides was also the god of the hidden wealth of the earth, from the fertile soil with nourished the seed-grain, to the mined wealth of gold, silver and other metals.

Hestia goddess of the sacrificial flame and received a share of every sacrifice to the gods

Hera Olympian queen of the gods and the goddess of women and marriage goddess of the sky and starry heavens

Athena goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. Hermes He is the fastest of the gods. god of thieves and god of commerce

Apollo He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light, truth. Aphrodite great Olympian goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and and procreation Artemis She is the lady of the wild things. goddess of chastity As Apollo is the Sun, Artemis is the moon. Ares God of war and son of Zeus and Hera.

Persephone goddess queen of the underworld goddess of spring growth, who was worshipped alongside her mother Demeter in the Eleusinian Mysteries

Pandora first woman who was formed out of clay by the gods Hephaestus God of Fire The only ugly and deformed god Demeter goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread, the prime sustenance of mankind

Perseus son of Zeus and Danae Slayer of Medusa