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What is Zeus's nickname?
What is Zeus's nickname?
- Jove (correct)
- The Wealthy One
- Earthshaker
- The Lame God
What is the Roman name of Hestia?
What is the Roman name of Hestia?
Vesta
Which of the following is Poseidon's nickname?
Which of the following is Poseidon's nickname?
- Earthshaker (correct)
- The Wealthy One
- The Cow Eyed Goddess
- Phoebus
What is the Roman name of Hades?
What is the Roman name of Hades?
Apollo has a nickname.
Apollo has a nickname.
What is Athena's Roman name?
What is Athena's Roman name?
What is the Roman name of Dionysus?
What is the Roman name of Dionysus?
What is the nickname of Aphrodite?
What is the nickname of Aphrodite?
Artemis has a nickname.
Artemis has a nickname.
What is Hephaestus's Roman name?
What is Hephaestus's Roman name?
Ares has a nickname.
Ares has a nickname.
What is Hermes's nickname?
What is Hermes's nickname?
What is Demeter's Roman name?
What is Demeter's Roman name?
What is Persephone's nickname?
What is Persephone's nickname?
What is the nickname of Hera?
What is the nickname of Hera?
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Study Notes
Greek and Roman Deities
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Zeus
- Nickname: Jove
- Roman Name: Jupiter
- King of the Greek gods, associated with thunder and the sky.
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Hestia
- Nickname: Forgotten Goddess
- Roman Name: Vesta
- Goddess of the hearth, home, and domesticity; central to family and community life.
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Poseidon
- Nickname: Earthshaker
- Roman Name: Neptune
- God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses; known for his powerful temper.
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Hades
- Nickname: The Wealthy One
- Roman Name: Pluto
- God of the underworld; associated with wealth due to the minerals found underground.
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Apollo
- Nickname: Phoebus
- Roman Name: Apollo
- God of the sun, music, arts, and prophecy; known for his oracles.
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Athena
- Nickname: Pallas
- Roman Name: Minerva
- Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts; symbol of strategic warfare.
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Dionysus
- Nickname: Twice-born god
- Roman Name: Bacchus
- God of wine, fertility, festivity, and ecstasy; associated with revelry and agriculture.
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Aphrodite
- Nickname: Foam-born goddess
- Roman Name: Venus
- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire; considered the most beautiful deity.
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Artemis
- Nickname: None
- Roman Name: Diana
- Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth; protector of young girls.
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Hephaestus
- Nickname: The Lame God
- Roman Name: Vulcan
- God of blacksmiths, fire, and craftsmanship; known for his skill in metalworking.
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Ares
- Nickname: None
- Roman Name: Mars
- God of war; represents the chaotic and violent aspects of conflict.
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Hermes
- Nickname: The Giant Killer
- Roman Name: Mercury
- Messenger of the gods; god of trade, thieves, and travel, known for his speed.
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Demeter
- Nickname: The yellow-haired goddess
- Roman Name: Ceres
- Goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest; important for the growth of crops.
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Persephone
- Nickname: Kore
- Roman Name: Proserpine
- Goddess of springtime and the queen of the underworld; symbol of the seasonal cycle.
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Hera
- Nickname: The Cow Eyed Goddess
- Roman Name: Juno
- Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and family; known for her jealous nature.
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