Gods of the Odyssey. Cronus (Saturn) King of the Titans - Cronus’ symbol was the sickle. He used...
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Gods of the Odyssey. Cronus (Saturn) King of the Titans - Cronus’ symbol was the sickle. He used the sickle to mortally wound his father, Oranus. He was
Cronus (Saturn) King of the Titans - Cronus symbol was the
sickle. He used the sickle to mortally wound his father, Oranus. He
was the father to the Olympians which he ate because there was a
prophecy that his children would dethrone him
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Zeus (Jupiter) God of the Sky Zeus symbol was the lightning
bolt. Zeus is king of the gods. Overthrew his father Cronus and
made him disgorge his siblings.
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Poseidon (Neptune) God of the Sea Poseidon's symbols are the
trident and the horse because he created them. Sometimes known as
the earthshaker because he controlled earthquakes at will. Poseidon
was mad at Odysseus for blinding his son Polyphemus.
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Athena (Minerva) Goddess of Wisdom Athenas symbols are the
spear and the Aegis shield, which is where the head of Medusa is
held. Athena was the daughter of Zeus alone, she sprouted from his
head in full armor. She turned Medusa from a beautiful woman into
the monster she is depicted in myths.
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Helios (Sol) The Titan of the Sun The god of the sun but in
Hellenistic times (3 rd century) was blended with Apollo. Helios
would rise every morning in the east and set in the west riding his
golden chariot hauling the sun.
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Apollo God of Light and the Sun, Truth, Healing, Music, Poetry,
Art, and Oracles Apollos symbols are the lyre and the bow. When
Apollo had his cattle stolen by Hermes, he decided to allow him to
keep the cattle in exchange for the lyre that Hermes made. Was the
patron god of the Delphi which
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Hermes (Mercury) Messenger of the Gods Was also the god of
trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletics. Hermes symbol was the
Talaria (winged sandals) which helped the god fly around and get
places quicker. Hermes helped Odysseus on his journey especially on
Circes island.
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Hephaestus (Vulcan) Smith of the Gods Hephaestus symbol was the
hammer and anvil, which he used to forge most of the Olympians
weapons. When he was born Hera threw him off of Olympus because he
was shriveled of foot, but in another story attempting to rescue
his mother from Zeus' advances, was flung down from the heavens by
Zeus He also made Achilles armor in the battle of troy.