Gods+and+Goddesses

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Video portraying the main gods and goddesses and what they are known for.

===Below is a list comparing the Greek and Roman god and goddesses, a brief description, and any symbol that might represent them.We mostly focus on Greek mythology in this section of the class, but it is useful to know the corresponding Roman names. ===

Greek Roman Description Symbol (if any)
Zeus Jupiter Ruler of all of the gods and of the sky - lightning bolts

Hera Juno Protector of marriage; Zeus's wife - peacock

Poseidon Neptune Ruler of the sea; Zeus's brother - trident

Hades Pluto Ruler of the underworld and the dead; Zeus's brother

Hestia Vesta Goddess of the hearth and home;Zeus's sister

Ares Mars God of war; Zeus's son

Athena Minerva Protector of agriculture; born out of Zeus's head - owl, olives

Apollo Apollo God of sun and music - dolphins, chariot

Aphrodite Venus Goddess of love and beauty; daughter of Zeus - doves

Hermes Mercury "Messenger,"; son of Zeus - winged sandles

Artemis Diana Goddess of wild things, wisdom, and the moon - bow and arrow, stag Apollo's twin sister

Hephaestus Vulcan God of fire; son of Hera - metal tools

Eros Cupid God of love and romance

Which god do you think this is in the picture above? (Look at his feet)

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