The Olympians: Greek Mythology Gods
The Olympians (Greek Mythology Gods)
The Twelve Olympians, in Greek mythology, were the principal gods of the Greek pantheon, residing atop Mount Olympus. The Olympians did not rule the world from the very beginning. They gained their power in the world of gods after Zeus led his siblings to victory in a war lasting nearly ten years with the Titans. Zeus overthrew his father Kronos, leader of the Titans. Then they moved to live atop Mount Olympus, ruling the world from there.
Of the twelve Olympians, Zeus was the most powerful. He was the leader of them all. His word was final. Zeus had many wives. One of them, Hera, was actually his sister. She was also among the twelve Olympians. Zeus and Hera had several children together. Some of
them wound up in this elite group, too.
Later in history, the Romans learned of the Greek deities. They adopted them as their own. They even gave them Roman names. Apollo was the only one to keep his original name.
The ancient Greeks wrote many tales about their deities. In those stories, they would never die, for the gods and goddesses were immortals.
List of the 12 Olympians Gods
Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, thunder, and justice.
Poseidon Lord of the Sea; god of the seas, earthquakes, created horses.
Hades Lord of the Dead; god of the Underworld and earthly (gems and precious metals) wealth.
Hestia Goddess of the hearth and home.
Hera Queen of the Gods and of the heavens; goddess of women, marriage, and motherhood.
Ares God of war, frenzy, hatred, and bloodshed.
Athena Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic battle.
Apollo The Sun God; god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, archery and truth.
Aphrodite Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility.
Hermes Messenger of the Gods; god of commerce, speed, thieves, and trade.
Artemis Goddess of the hunt, of maidens, and the moon.
Hephaestus Blacksmith to the Gods; god of fire and the forges.
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The Twelve Olympians, in Greek mythology, were the principal gods of the Greek pantheon, residing atop Mount Olympus. The Olympians did not rule the world from the very beginning. They gained their power in the world of gods after Zeus led his siblings to victory in a war lasting nearly ten years with the Titans. Zeus overthrew his father Kronos, leader of the Titans. Then they moved to live atop Mount Olympus, ruling the world from there.
Of the twelve Olympians, Zeus was the most powerful. He was the leader of them all. His word was final. Zeus had many wives. One of them, Hera, was actually his sister. She was also among the twelve Olympians. Zeus and Hera had several children together. Some of
them wound up in this elite group, too.
Later in history, the Romans learned of the Greek deities. They adopted them as their own. They even gave them Roman names. Apollo was the only one to keep his original name.
The ancient Greeks wrote many tales about their deities. In those stories, they would never die, for the gods and goddesses were immortals.
List of the 12 Olympians Gods
Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, thunder, and justice.
Poseidon Lord of the Sea; god of the seas, earthquakes, created horses.
Hades Lord of the Dead; god of the Underworld and earthly (gems and precious metals) wealth.
Hestia Goddess of the hearth and home.
Hera Queen of the Gods and of the heavens; goddess of women, marriage, and motherhood.
Ares God of war, frenzy, hatred, and bloodshed.
Athena Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic battle.
Apollo The Sun God; god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, archery and truth.
Aphrodite Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility.
Hermes Messenger of the Gods; god of commerce, speed, thieves, and trade.
Artemis Goddess of the hunt, of maidens, and the moon.
Hephaestus Blacksmith to the Gods; god of fire and the forges.
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