Greek Mythology: The Olympians

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King of the gods. As the god of thunder, he also controlled the weather.

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Zeus

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The god of the sea. Second in power amongst the gods, and brother to Zeus.

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Poseidon

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The god of death and the Underworld. His wife is Persephone, whom he abducted.

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Hades

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The god of the sun, music and poetry. His daily task is driving the sun across the sky.

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Apollo

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The god of war. He was bested by Heracles in battle and was almost killed by two giants!

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Ares

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The messenger god. Fastest of the gods, he often traveled long distances to deliver messages.

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Hermes

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The goddess of love and beauty, and daughter of Zeus and Dione.

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Aphrodite

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The goddess of harvest. She made the crops grow each year, and her daughter is Persephone.

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Demeter

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Queen of the gods. Protector of marriage. Zeus' wife. She was often jealous and vindictive.

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Hera

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The goddess of wisdom, war and the arts. Zeus' favorite child, allowed to use his thunderbolt!

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Athena

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