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Which of the following are Pantheon Gods? (Select all that apply)
What does Hestia represent?
Hearth
What are the symbols associated with Zeus?
Lightning bolt, oak tree, eagle
Who is Hera married to?
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What is Hephaestus known for?
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Who are the children of Zeus and Mnemosyne?
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What role do the Fates play in mythology?
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What transformation happened to Caeneus?
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Who is the goddess of childbirth?
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What position did Hebe hold among the Olympian gods?
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What was Ganymede's role among the gods?
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Study Notes
Pantheon Gods
- Includes Hestia, Hermes, Aphrodite, Ares, Demeter, Hephaestus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Zeus, Artemis, Apollo.
- Hades is excluded as he resides in the underworld, not Olympia.
Hestia (Vesta)
- Represents the "Hearth" and is the goddess of fire.
- Known for her virginity and replaced Dionysus in the pantheon.
Zeus (Jupiter)
- Associated with brightness; symbolizes power through the lightning bolt.
- Other symbols include the oak tree and eagle.
Hera (Juno)
- Described as "Ox-eyed" and "white-armed."
- Wife and sister of Zeus, she embodies marriage, children, and morality and is commonly represented with peacocks.
Hephaestus (Vulcan)
- God of creative fire and craftsman, known as a divine smith.
- Married to Aphrodite and responsible for creating Achilles' shield.
- Banished by Hera at birth, later convinced to return by Dionysus.
- Often associated with Athena, symbolizing wisdom and cunning.
- Discovered Aphrodite's affair with Ares.
Ares (Mars)
- Represents war; son of Zeus and Hera.
- Engaged in an affair with Aphrodite, leading to the birth of Eros (Cupid).
9 Muses
- Daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory).
- Each Muse governs a different art form:
- Calliope (epic poetry)
- Clio (history)
- Euterpe (lyric poetry)
- Melpomene (tragedy)
- Terpsichore (dance)
- Erato (elegy and love poetry)
- Polyhymnia (sacred music)
- Urania (astronomy)
- Thalia (comedy).
3 Fates
- Known as the children of Zeus and Themis, representing destiny control.
Centaurus
- Offspring of Ixion and Nephele (a cloud).
- Considered the progenitor of the Centaurs.
Caeneus/Caenis
- Originally born female, she was seduced by Poseidon.
- Granted the wish of becoming male but ultimately met her demise at the hands of Zeus.
Eileithyia
- Daughter of Zeus and Hera; recognized as the goddess of childbirth, aiding women in labor.
Hebe
- Daughter of Zeus and Hera, goddess associated with youthful vitality.
- Served as the cupbearer for the Olympian gods and was the wife of Heracles but later resigned from the role.
Ganymede
- Son of Zeus and Hera, chosen as the cupbearer for the gods.
- Abducted by Zeus, showcasing his importance in divine hierarchy.
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