Greek Gods Symbols Flashcards

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Which symbols are associated with Zeus?

Eagle (correct)

Trident

Lightning Bolt (correct)

Oak Tree (correct)

Lyre

What symbols are associated with Poseidon?

Trident, Horse, Dolphin

Which symbols relate to Apollo?

Caduceus

Bow (correct)

Lyre (correct)

Laurel Wreath (correct)

Which of the following are symbols of Hermes?

Tortoise Signup and view all the answers

What are the symbols of Ares?

Bronze Armor & Spear Signup and view all the answers

List the symbols associated with Hephaestus.

Anvil, Hammer, Metal Tongs Signup and view all the answers

Which symbols are connected to Dionysus?

Thyrsus Signup and view all the answers

Which symbols are associated with Hera?

Diadem Signup and view all the answers

What are the symbols of Demeter?

Grain, Cornucopia Signup and view all the answers

Which symbols relate to Aphrodite?

Mirror Signup and view all the answers

Which symbols correspond to Athena?

Owl Signup and view all the answers

What symbols are associated with Artemis?

Deer, Silver Bow & Arrows, Moon Signup and view all the answers

Which symbols are connected to Hestia?

Sacred Fire Signup and view all the answers

What are the symbols of Hades?

Bident, Charon, Cerberus Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol of Heracles?

Nemean Lion Signup and view all the answers

What symbols are associated with Prometheus?

Torch Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol associated with Persephone?

Pomegranate Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol of Pan?

Panpipe Signup and view all the answers

What symbols are connected to Eros?

Bow & Arrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol associated with Moirai?

Spinning Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol of Asclepius?

Snake Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek Gods and Their Symbols

Zeus: Represents authority and power; associated with the eagle, lightning bolt, and oak tree.
Poseidon: God of the sea; symbolized by the trident, horse, and dolphin.
Apollo: God of music and prophecy; recognized by the lyre, laurel wreath, and bow.
Hermes: Messenger of the gods; identified by the caduceus, tortoise, rooster, and winged hat and sandals.
Ares: God of war; depicted with bronze armor and spear.
Hephaestus: God of fire and craftsmanship; symbols include the anvil, hammer, and metal tongs.
Dionysus: God of wine and festivities; represented by the thyrsus and grape.
Hera: Queen of the gods; associated with the peacock, cow, and diadem.
Demeter: Goddess of agriculture; symbolized by grain and cornucopia.
Aphrodite: Goddess of love and beauty; identified by the rose, swan, shell, and mirror.
Athena: Goddess of wisdom and warfare; represented by the owl, olive branch, and Nike (victory).
Artemis: Goddess of the hunt; recognized by the deer, silver bow and arrows, and moon.
Hestia: Goddess of the hearth and home; associated with sacred fire, fireplace, and cauldron.
Hades: God of the underworld; symbolized by the bident, Charon (ferryman), and Cerberus.
Heracles: Famous hero known for his strength; recognized by the Nemean lion.
Prometheus: Titan known for bringing fire to humanity; symbolized by a torch.
Persephone: Queen of the underworld; associated with the pomegranate.
Pan: God of the wild; symbolized by the panpipe.
Eros: God of love; recognized by the bow and arrow.
Moirai: The Fates, responsible for destiny; associated with spinning equipment.
Asclepius: God of healing; symbolized by a snake.

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Test your knowledge of Greek mythology with these flashcards focusing on the symbols associated with major Greek gods. Each card highlights a different deity along with their iconic representations. Perfect for quick revision or thematic studies in ancient history.