Zeus Mr宙斯先生. Arenas Classroom.pptVIP

Zeus Roman Name: Jupiter God of: all of the gods and goddesses who live on Mount Olympus Maintained peace and order by the use of fearsome thunderbolts Known by many titles including Lord of the Sky, and Zeus the Thunderer Hera Roman Name: Juno Goddess of: Queen of the Gods; goddess of marriage and childbirth Zeus’ wife Mother of Hephaestus and Ares Jealous Poseidon Roman Name: Neptune God of: oceans and earthquakes Lived in a beautiful palace under the sea Caused harm to those who angered him Athena Roman Name: Minerva Goddess of: wisdom and grace in war Sprung fully formed from Zeus’ head Is best known for her grey eyes Artemis Roman Name: Diana Goddess of: the hunt Apollo’s twin sister Favorite animal was a deer Apollo Roman Name: Apollo God of: music, light and healing Often appears as a dolphin Carries a lyre Considered to be one of the handsomest gods Hephaestus Roman Name: Vulcan God of: fire and forge Is a blacksmith who makes weapons for the Gods Kindhearted, but crippled Brother to Ares Ares Roman Name: Mars God of: war Known to be barbaric and brash Handsome Aphrodite Roman Name: Venus Goddess of: love and beauty Considered the most beautiful goddess Married to Hephaestus, but had an affair with his brother Ares Hermes Roman Name: Mercury God of: messenger of the gods Known for his mischievousness Wears a winged helmet and winged sandals Master thief Demeter Roman Name: Ceres Goddess of: grain and agriculture Usually seen holding wheat Had a daughter named Persephone who was sent to live in the Underworld Dionysus Roman Name: Bacchus God of: wine and merriment Brought the art of tending grapes to cultures around the world * *