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Mythology Notes Twelve Gods of Olympus Olympus: Home of the Gods ● The Greeks believed that the gods lived on the top of Mount Olympus. ● It was a perfect place with no wind, no snow, and no rain. ● There was always sunshine and the sound of Apollo’s music. ● There is an actual mountain called Olympus in Greece, but the Olympus of the gods is mythical. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Zeus (Jupiter) ● ● ● ● Most powerful god of Olympus God of: The sky, clouds, and rain Weapon: Lightning bolt Other facts: His wife is the goddess Hera, but he often married other goddesses, or traveled from Olympus to Greece to marry and have children with human women. ● Sacred Bird: Eagle ● Sacred Tree: Oak Tree Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Hera (Juno) ● Zeus’ wife (and sister) and the Queen of Olympus ● Goddess of: Marriage and married women ● Other facts: Hera was VERY jealous of Zeus’ other wives and often tried to take revenge against them. ● Sacred Bird: Peacock ● Sacred Animal: Cow Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Poseidon (Neptune) ● Zeus’ brother and 2nd most powerful god of Olympus ● God of: The ocean ● Weapon: Trident ● Other facts: He was often referred to as “Earth-shaker” because when he struck his trident on the ground the earth shook beneath it. ● Poseidon gave the first horse to humans. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Hades (Pluto) ● Zeus and Poseidon’s brother and the 3rd most powerful god of Olympus. ● God of: The underworld and precious metals (gold, silver, etc.) ● Weapon: Invisibility helmet ● Other facts: Humans were so afraid of him that they did not call him by his name. They called him “Rich One” instead. ● His wife was Persephone whom he kidnapped and brought to the underworld. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Athena (Minerva) ● Zeus’ daughter ● Goddess of: War (specifically strategy in war) and wisdom ● Other facts: Athena has no mother. She sprang from Zeus’ head in full armor. ● She created the bridle and first tamed horses for humans to use. ● Sacred Bird: Owl ● Sacred Tree: Olive Tree Apollo ● Son of Zeus and Leto ● God of: Music, archery, healing, sickness light/sun, and truth ● Weapon: Silver bow and arrows ● Other facts: His sacred place is Delphi, which he gained by killing the Python with his silver arrows. For Ancient Greeks, Delphi was thought to be the center of the world. ● Sacred Bird: Crow ● Sacred Tree: Laurel Tree ● Sacred Animal: Dolphin Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Artemis (Diana) ● Twin sister of Apollo ● Goddess of: Wild animals, hunting, and the moon ● Weapon: Bow and arrow ● Sacred Animal: Deer ● Sacred Tree: Cypress Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Aphrodite (Venus) ● Aphrodite has no parents. She rose out of the sea on a cushion of seafoam. ● Goddess of: Beauty, love, and laughter. ● Other facts: Aphrodite’s husband is Hephaestus (god of fire), and her son is Eros (Cupid) the mischievous god of love. ● Sacred Bird: Dove ● Sacred Tree: Myrtle Tree Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Hermes (Mercury) ● ● ● ● Son of Zeus and Maia Messenger of the gods God of: Thieves, travelers, merchants, and shepherds Special Accessories: Winged hat, winged sandals, cape, caduceus (wand with snakes wrapped around it). ● Other facts: Hermes is not only the messenger god, he also guides the dead to the underworld. ● Hermes appears more in mythological stories than any other god. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Ares (Mars) ● Son of Zeus and Hera ● God of: War (specifically the destruction and violence of war) ● Weapon: Sword ● Other facts: Ares was disliked by all of the gods and goddesses of Olympus. ● Though he was the god of war, he was not very tough. Whenever he was wounded he would scream so loudly he could be heard for miles around. ● Sacred Bird: Vulture Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Hephaestus (Vulcan) ● Son of Zeus and Hera ● God of: fire, and blacksmiths ● Other facts: Hephaestus created the twelve golden thrones for the Olympian gods, as well as their weapons, chariots and jewels. ● Not only did he have forges (fiery ovens where he melted metals) on Olympus, he also had them in volcanoes on earth. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Hestia (Vesta) ● Zeus’ sister ● Goddess of: The hearth (fireplace), the home ● Other facts: She was the gentlest of all of the gods and goddesses. ● Every city in Greece had a public fireplace in honor of Hestia. The fire burning in it was never allowed to go out. Source: Mythology: Edith Hamilton and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths