Greek Mythology English Ms. Mendoza All photos: Deviant Art The OLYMPIANS All artwork taken from Deviant Art Zeus (Jupiter) Zeus is the main deity. He rules the sky and all of the Olympians. LOVES women (despite being married) Ruler of the sky Symbol: thunder bolt Supreme ruler! Zeuss lovers actually gathered every year for a CONVENTION! Poseidon (Neptune) Realm: the sea *was often called the earth shaker VERY powerfulnext to Zeus A symbol: trident Is responsible for unleashing many sea monsters into the sea Hades (Pluto) Not happy about the realm given to himvows to obtain as many subjects as possible! *Ruler of the Underworld and of wealth Is accompanied by three headed dog Hera (Juno) Protector of marriage Marriage to Zeus began in strifeand continued in strife IS JEALOUS Symbol includes peacock Jealousbut do you blame her? Apollo Realm: the sun Archery and music are his main domainsis a master at archery *healer god *truth god Drags sun across sky Symbol: lyre Apollo with his famous lyre. Artemis (Diana) Twin sister of Apollois goddess of the forest and wild things *main symbol: moon *protects children and sucking animals Athena (Minerva) Born from the head of her father Zeus *is WISE *is fierce in battle *fights mainly to defend SYMBOLS: Her tree is the Olive treeher bird is the OWL Aphrodite (Venus) Married to the ugliest god ever Is the most beautiful Born from the foam and flesh of the sea Goddess of love Aphrodite the most beautiful of them all Ares (Mars) God of War *is murderous and hateful yet cowardly as well *was once caught with Aphrodite was ridiculed in front of others SYMBOL: Bird: vulture CERES Goddess of Harvest Mother of Persephone Because of her, the flowers bloom, the grass and crops grow Symbol: flowers Hermes (Mercury) God of thieves and god of commerce IS messenger to the gods *wears winged shoes *invented the lyre, pipe, Symbol : winged sandals Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of the forge and of fire *is the smith of the gods *ugliest ever *married to unfaithful wife Symbol: hammer and tongs