12 Olympian Gods and Their Symbols

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What is the symbol of Zeus?

  • Eagle (correct)
  • Trident
  • Caduceus
  • Red Poppy

Who is the god of Motherhood and marriage?

Hera

What is Poseidon the god of?

  • Agriculture
  • Wisdom
  • Love
  • The Sea (correct)

What is Demeter known for?

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What symbols are associated with Hephaestus?

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What is the symbol of Athena?

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What symbols represent Aphrodite?

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Who is the god of war?

<p>Ares</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symbols of Apollo?

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What is the symbol of Artemis?

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What symbols are associated with Hermes?

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What does Dionysus symbolize?

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What is Hestia the goddess of?

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What is the symbol of Hades?

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Flashcards

Who is Zeus?

King of the Gods

Who is Hera?

Goddess of Motherhood and Marriage

Who is Poseidon?

God of the Sea

Who is Demeter?

Goddess of Agriculture

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Who is Ares?

God of War

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Who is Hestia?

God of Home and Hearth

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Who is Hermes?

God of commerce, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, and messenger of the gods.

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Who is Dionysus?

God of wine, theatre, parties, and fertility

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Who is Hades?

God of the Underworld

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Aphrodite's symbol

Symbol is the Dove

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Athena's symbol?

Symbol is the Owl

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What is the symbol of Zeus?

Symbol is the Eagle

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Hephaestus' symbols?

Symbols are Anvil, Quail

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Artemis' symbol?

Symbol is the She-bear

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Study Notes

12 Olympian Gods Overview

  • Zeus: God of the sky and ruler of the gods. Symbols include an eagle and a lightning bolt.
  • Hera: Goddess of motherhood and marriage. Her symbols are a cow, lion, and peacock.
  • Poseidon: God of the sea and earthquakes, represented by a horse and trident.
  • Demeter: Goddess of agriculture, symbolized by a red poppy and barley.
  • Hephaestus: God of blacksmiths with symbols of an anvil and quail.

Wisdom and Warfare

  • Athena: Goddess of wisdom, battle, and useful arts. Her symbol is an owl.
  • Aphrodite: Goddess of love, associated with a dove and a magical belt that compels attraction.

War and the Arts

  • Ares: God of war, identified by symbols of a wild boar and bloody spear.
  • Apollo: God of music, medicine, poetry, archery, and bachelors, symbolized by a mouse and lyre.

Hunting and Protection

  • Artemis: Goddess of maiden girls and hunting, represented by a she-bear.
  • Hermes: God of travelers, merchants, thieves, and messengers. His symbols include the caduceus and winged helm and sandals.

Wine and Home

  • Dionysus: God of wine, symbolized by a tiger and grapes.
  • Hestia: Goddess of home and hearth, represented by a crane.
  • Hades: God of the underworld, associated with the helm of terror.

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