Sunday, March 2, 2014

List of the Olmypian Gods

Zeus- King of the Gods, Lord of the Sky
god of: sky and lightning
symbol: lightning bolt
sacred plant: Oak tree
sacred animal: Eagle
Greek name: Ζευς


Hera- Queen of the Gods, Queen of Heaven
goddess of: marriage
symbol: no symbol of power
sacred plant:  no sacred plant
sacred animal: Peacock and cow
Greek name: Ἡρη


Athena-
goddess of: wisdom, handicraft and battle stratgies
symbol: Aegis
sacred plant: Olive tree
sacred animal: Owl
Greek name: Αθηνη

Apollon-
god of: sun, music, poetry and healing
symbol: lyre
sacred plant: Laurel tree
sacred animal: Python
Greek name: Απολλων

Artemis-
goddess of: moon, the hunt, protector of young maidens, and childbirth
symbol:bow and arrow
sacred plant: Cypress
sacred animal: Stag
Greek name: Αρτεμις

Hermes- Messanger of the Gods
god of: travelers, thieves and messangers, herders
symbol: Caduceus, winged sandals and cap
sacred plant: Strawberry tree
sacred animal: Hare
Greek name: Ἑρμης

Aphrodite-
goddess of: love, beauty and fertilty
symbol: Seashell
sacred plant: Rose
sacred animal: Dove
Greek name: Αφροδιτη

Dionysus-
god of: wine and celebration
symbol:Thyrsus
sacred plant: Grapevines
sacred animal:  Leopard
Greek name: Διονυσος

Poseidon-Lord of the Seas
god of: seas
symbol: Trident
sacred plant: no sacred plant
sacred animal: Horse
Greek name: Ποσειδων

 Hades- King of the Underworld
god of: the dead and the Underworld
symbol: Helm of Darkness
sacred plant: White Poplar tree
sacred animal: Screech
Greek name: Ἁδης

Demeter-
goddess of: agriculture
symbol: Cornucopia
sacred plant: wheat
sacred animal: Lion
Greek name: Δημητηρ

Ares-
god of: war
symbol: bloody spear
sacred plant: no sacred plant
sacred animal: wild boar
Greek name: Αρης

Hephaestus-
god of: fire and metalwork
symbol: anvil and hammer
sacred plant: no sacred plant
sacred animal: Quail
Greek name:Ἡφαιστος

Hestia-
goddess of: fire and hearth
symbol: fire and hearth
sacred plant: no sacred plant
sacred animal: Donkey
Greek name:Ἑστια


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