The+Greek+Pantheon

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Zeus Zeus is the Greek god of thunder and the most powerful of all the Olympian gods. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter.

Poseidon Posideon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. The Romans call him Neptune. His queen is Amphitrite, who was one of the fifty goddesses of the sea (the Nereids). Poseidon does not like the Greek hero Odysseus.

Hades The god of the Underworld, known for his damp, depressing and evil temper. His wife is Persephone, daughter of the goddess of the harvest, Demeter.

Hera Hera is the wife of Zeus and the queen of the gods. Her Roman counterpart is Juno, and cows and peacocks are sacred to her. Hera is portrayed as a woman very jealous of her husband's affairs, but ironically is the goddess of marital union.

Athena Athena is the goddess of wisdom, victory, and arts and crafts. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Aphrodite Aphrodite is the goddess of love, lust, and beauty. She has a son named Eros, whose Roman counterpart is Cupid. Her husband is Hephaestus, and her Roman counterpart is Venus.

Ares Ares is the god of violent, savage war. His Roman counterpart is Mars, and his sign represents the male gender. He is Aphrodite's lover.

Hephaestus Hephaestus is the god of fire, metal, technology, blacksmiths, and artisans. He is the son of Hera and Zeus, and his Roman counterpart is Vulcan. His wife is Aphrodite.

Hermes Hermes is the Greek god of shepherds, merchants, travelers, and of people who lived by their wits. He is also the herald of the gods. Hermes was the son of Zeus, but his mother was Maia, a daughter of a Titan. His Roman counterpart is Mercury.

Apollo Apollo is the god of light, music, reason, and archery. He is the twin of the goddess Artemis.

Artemis Artemis is the goddess of childbirth and hunting. Her twin brother is the god Apollo.