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Zeus

•He became the supreme ruler of the gods.

•He is lord of the sky, the rain god.

•He is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.

Poseidon

•He was lord of the sea.•He tired to impress Demeter

by making the first horse.•His weapon is a trident,

which can shake the earth, and shatter any object.

Athena

• Daughter of Zeus.• Goddess of the city,

handicrafts, and agriculture. • She had no mother. • She also was goddess of

Wisdom.

Aphrodite

•She is the goddess of love, desire, and beauty.

•Homer calls her a daughter of Zeus and Dione.

•Is the son of Zeus and Maia.•He was Zeus messenger.•Hermes was the god of

thieves and commerce.•He invented musical scale,

weights, and measures.

Hermes

•Brother of Zeus and Poseidon.•Was made lord of the

underworld.•He was also the god of wealth

after finding rare metals.•He made Persephone after

abducting her.

Hades

Artemis

•Goddess of chasitity, virginity, and natural environment.

•Daughter of Zeus and Leto.•Her twin brother is Apollo.•Deer are extremely afraid of

her.

We hope that we helped you learn about the wonderful

Ancient Greek gods. Thanks to Mr. Williams!