Greek Gods and Goddesses

There are many gods and goddesses in Greek _________.

Greek myths___

• tell stories about Greek gods and goddesses or human heroes

• were passed down by storytellers

• remained unchanged from the original versions

The origins of constellation names come from...

• civilizations of the Middle East

• 17th century European explorers

• Greek gods/goddesses

• Roman gods/goddesses

He is the King of all the Greek gods. One of his symbols was the lightning bolt.

• Ares

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Hades

He is the god of the sea. His Roman name is Neptune.

• Cronus

• Demeter

• Poseidon

• Apollo

She is the wife of Zeus and the Queen of the Gods. Her sacred animal was the peacock.

• Aphrodite

• Thetis

• Eris

• Hera

He is the God of the Underworld. One of his symbols is the Cerberus (three headed dog).

• Hades

• Ares

• Hephaestus

• Hermes

This Greek God ruled over trade, thieves, travelers, sports, & more. He mainly served as the messenger of the gods.

• Hephaestus

• Hermes

• Artemis

• Hestia

She is the Goddess of wisdom & war.

• Iris

• Athena

• Ares

• Rhea

He is the blacksmith to all the gods. He made all the armor for the gods.

• Hades

• Hades

• Apollo

• Hephaestus