King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and justice. Zeus is a central figure in Greek mythology, known for his many adventures and liaisons.
Queen of the gods and wife of Zeus; goddess of marriage and family. Hera is often portrayed as jealous and vengeful against Zeus's lovers and their offspring but is also a protector of women and marriage.
God of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. Poseidon is a brother of Zeus and a significant figure in Greek mythology, known for his violent temper and powerful trident.
Goddess of the harvest, agriculture, fertility, and sacred law. The mother of Persephone, her story is central to the Eleusinian Mysteries, which promised immortality to those who were initiated.
Goddess of wisdom, courage, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. Athena sprang fully grown and armed from the forehead of Zeus and is often depicted with her sacred animal, the owl.
God of the sun, light, music, poetry, healing, and prophecy. Apollo is also associated with the protection of the young and herds and flocks.
Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, moon, and archery. She is Apollo's twin sister and is known for her chastity and protector of the young.
God of war, known for his violent nature and tumultuous affairs. Despite his role in the pantheon, Ares is often portrayed as less favorable compared to the strategic and tactical warfare embodied by Athena.
Goddess of love, beauty, and sexual pleasure. According to myth, she was born from the sea foam and is often depicted with her son Eros (Cupid).
God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and the art of sculpture. He is the craftsman of the gods, and despite his physical deformities, his craftsmanship is unrivaled.
God of travel, commerce, communication, borders, eloquence, diplomacy, thieves, and games. He is known for his cunning and shrewdness, and acts as the messenger of the gods.
God of wine, pleasure, festivity, madness, and wild frenzy. He represents the free, unrestrained, and ecstatic aspects of humanity.
Goddess of the hearth, architecture, and the right ordering of domesticity, the family, and the state. Hestia is less involved in the myths compared to her peers but is critical to the spiritual life of the household.
Queen of the underworld and goddess of spring growth. She is married to Hades and central to the myth of her abduction, which explains the seasons.
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