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Olympians

Aphrodite (Venus) | goddess of love and beauty

Apollo (Apollo) | god of the arts (esp. poetry and music), archery, and divination

Ares (Mars) | god of war

Artemis (Diana) | goddess of the hunt and protector of children

Athena (Minerva) | goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts; patron of Athens

Demeter (Ceres) | goddess of agriculture and fertility

Dionysos (Bacchus) | god of wine, mysteries, and the theatre

Hephaistos (Vulcan) | god of smiths and metal-workers

Hera (Juno) | goddess of marriage; consort of Zeus

Hermes (Mercury) | god of merchants; messenger of Zeus

Poseidon (Neptune) | god of the sea and earthquakes

Zeus (Jupiter) | god of the sky; ruler of Olympus

More about the Olympians

Genealogy | learn about the genealogy of the Olympian gods and goddesses from this family tree

Map | this map of ancient Greece features cities, shrines, and sites that were sacred to the Olympians

Symbols | a list of the symbols (and animals) of the Olympian gods and goddesses

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Who's Who in Classical Mythology

This book is a great source for information about Greek and Roman mythology! Organized alphabetically, this who's who features information about over 1200 of the most intriguing characters from Classical myth and legend. And there are excellent entries on the Olympian gods and goddesses.

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If you want more recommended resources for information about Greek myths, visit the books section - it lists books about mythology, art, literature, and more.

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