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Who is the king of Olympus and god of sky, wind, and lightning?
Zeus
Who is the queen of Olympus and goddess of marriage?
Hera
Who is the god of the sea and water?
Poseidon
Who is the god of the Underworld?
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Who is the goddess of agriculture?
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Who is the goddess of home and hearth?
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Who is the goddess of love and beauty?
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Who is the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy?
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Who is the god of war?
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Who is the god of medicine, music, poetry, and archery?
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Who is the goddess of the hunt, moon, and archery?
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Who is the god of wine?
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Who is the god of fire, forges, and blacksmiths?
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Who is the god of travelers, thieves, merchants, and messengers?
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Study Notes
Olympian Gods Overview
- The Olympian gods are twelve principal deities in ancient Greek mythology, each representing different aspects of life and nature.
Zeus
- King of Olympus and god of the sky, wind, and lightning.
- Associated with the eagle and recognized in Roman mythology as Jupiter.
Hera
- Queen of Olympus, goddess of marriage and family.
- Symbolized by the peacock; her Roman counterpart is Juno.
Poseidon
- God of the sea and water, known for controlling storms and earthquakes.
- Often depicted with a horse; identified as Neptune in Roman mythology.
Hades
- Ruler of the Underworld, governing the afterlife.
- Associated with the Helm of Darkness; referred to as Pluto in Roman culture.
Demeter
- Goddess of agriculture, fertility, and harvest.
- Symbolized by red poppies and barley; known as Ceres in Roman beliefs.
Hestia
- Goddess of the home, hearth, and family.
- Represented by the crane; recognized as Vesta in Roman mythology.
Aphrodite
- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
- Associated with the dove; Roman equivalent is Venus.
Athena
- Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and strategic battle.
- Associated with the owl and known as Minerva in Roman tradition.
Ares
- God of war, representing the brutal and chaotic aspects of conflict.
- Symbols include the wild boar and a crossed bloody spear; corresponds to Mars in Roman culture.
Apollo
- God of healing, music, poetry, and archery.
- Associated with the lyre and mouse, he shares his name in both Greek and Roman mythology.
Artemis
- Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon.
- Associated with the she-bear and is the twin sister of Apollo; known as Diana in Roman mythology.
Dionysus
- God of wine, revelry, and festivities.
- Symbols include the tiger and grapevine; identified as Bacchus in Roman tradition.
Hephaestus
- God of fire, craftsmanship, and blacksmiths.
- Known for his symbols of the quill, anvil, and hammer; Roman name is Vulcan.
Hermes
- God of travelers, thieves, merchants, and communication.
- Recognized by the caduceus and winged sandals; equivalent to Mercury in Roman mythology.
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