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Greek Gods and Goddesses With Roman Counterpart
Greek Gods and Goddesses With Roman Counterpart
Greek Gods and Goddesses With Roman Counterpart
Olita Ethics
Greek Roman
Area of power Symbols Family
Name Name
Zeus Jupiter Jove Sky, storms, weather, king of gods, thunderbolt, shield, scepter, Father - Cronus Mother – Rhea Wife
father of men eagle, oak tree, woodpecker - Hera
Hera Juno Marriage, protector of heroes, Peacock, cow, lion, wedding Father – Cronus Mother – Rhea
queen of gods ring, lotus- tipped scepter Husband - Zeus
Hades Pluto King of Underworld, wealth, dead Pomegranate, cornucopia, Father – Cronus Mother – Rhea Wife
scepter, helmet of invisibility - Persephone
Demeter Ceres Agriculture, harvest, earth, crops Torch, crown, stalks of grain, Father – Cronus Mother – Rhea
poppies, cornucopia Daughter -
Persephone
Ares Mars War, courage Shield, helmet, bloody spear, Father – Zeus Mother – Hera
wild boar, dragons,
Stymphalian birds
Athene Minerva Wisdom, crafts, war, weaving, Helmet & spear, owl, olive Father – Zeus Mother - Metis
(virgin) pottery tree, plow, loom
Poseidon Neptune Sea, horses, earthquakes, floods Trident, horse, dolphin, pine Father – Cronus Mother – Rhea
tree, Cretan bull Wife – Amphitrite
Son - Triton
Artemis Diana hunting, children, wild animals, Moon, stag, silver bow & Father – Zeus Mother – Leto
(virgin) wildlife, & the moon arrows, crescent, 3 hunting
Twin brother - Apollo
hounds, crown, torch, cypress
tree, & she-bear
Hermes Mercury Divine herald, messenger god, Crane, caduceus, winged Father – Zeus Mother – Maia Wife –
science, invention, language, sandals, winged helmet, short Penelope
travelers, commerce, thieves sword, ram, hare
Son - Pan
Aphrodite Venus Love, beauty, fertility Roses, myrtle tree, dove, Father – Uranus Mother – Hermera
swan, apple, mirror, cestus Husband –
(magic belt)
Hephaestus
Son - Eros
Hephaestus Vulcan Fire, anvil, craftsmen, volcanoes, Hammer, anvil, quail, donkey Father – Zeus Mother – Hera Wife -
forging weapons Aphrodite
Hestia Vesta Hearth, home, tends the sacred Altar, oil, kettle, Father – Cronus
fire on Mt.
(virgin) hearth, fire, donkey Mother - Rhea
Olympus
Apollo Apollo Sun, poetry, music, oracles, healing Lyre, sun, mice, crow, laurel father – Zeus Mother – Leto Twin
(medicine) tree, gold bow & arrows, sister -
laurel wreath
Artemis
Prometheus Prometheus Forethought, crafty counsel Fire, axe Father – Uranus Mother Gaea
(Titan) Brother -
Epimetheus
Eos Aurora dawn Dew drop, wings, golden Father – Hyperion Mother – Theia
chariot with winged horses
(Titaness) Husband (and brother) - Helius
Dionysus Bacchus Wine, vegetation, mysteries, Grapes, wine cups, thyrsus Father – Zeus Mother - Semele
theater (drama) (staff), crown of ivy, snake,
tiger, panther, grapevine
Nike Victoria Goddess of victory (in battle & Palm branch, wreath, bowl & Father – Pallas Mother – Styx
competition), speed, strength cup, altar, incense burner, lyre (parents – Titans) Had 3 sisters
(goddess)
Atlas (Titan) Atlas Titan god of astronomy & Globe, sky or earth on his Father – Iapetus Mother – Clymene
endurance shoulders (Parents – Titans) Had 3 brothers
Themis Themis goddess of justice (divine law & Scales of justice, Father – Uranus Mother – Gaea
order), customs, oracles, morality Husband – Zeus
(Titaness) divine bowl
& planets
Had 6 daughters
Hypnus Somnus sleep Winged helmet, poppy-stem, No father Mother – Nyx Twin
inverted torch, branch brother –
dripping
Thanatos god of
with water
Peaceful Death)
Persephone Proserpina Queen of underworld, spring Grain, flaming torch, scepter, Father – Zeus Mother – Demeter
growth, & flowers pomegranate, crown, Husband – Hades
Cerberus
Children - Erinyes
Helius (Titan) Sol god of the sun, movement of stars, Whip & globe, sunflower, Father – Hyperion Mother – Theia
sight, oaths, & measuring of days & golden chariot; sacred animals Siblings – Selene, Eos,
seasons = rooster & eagle
many wives & children
Nyx Nox Goddess of night, dreams, Crescent moon or star, egg, Child of Chaos
darkness, death owl & moonstone gem
(Titaness) Sister & wife of Erebos
(god of Darkness)
Hyperion Hyperion god of Heavenly light & sunlight, Fire, light, sun Father – Uranus Mother – Gaea
wisdom, watchfulness Wife – Theia
(Titan)
Children – Helius, Selene, Eos
Leto Latona Motherhood, modesty Crown, veil, palm tree, Father – Uranus Mother – Gaea
(Titaness) rooster, wolf, weasel, dates Children – Apollo &
Artemis
Sister - Asteria
Pan (a satyr) Faunus Inuus God of shepherds & flocks, Panpipes, woods, pasture, Father – Hermes
pastures, mountain wilds, hunting, flute, goat, tortoise; sacred
Mother - Penelope
& rustic music trees
Rhea Ops or Opis Nature, earth, fertility, Moon, crown, cymbal, swan, Father – Uranus Mother – Gaea
(Titaness) motherhood, & generations pair of lions, fir tree Husband – Cronus
Oceanus Oceanus or Fresh water, Fish, serpent, oar, Father – Uranus Mother – Gaea
Okeanus Wife – Tethys
(Titan) streams, ocean seas crab-claw horns
Had 3 daughters
Eris Discordia Strife, rivalry, arguments, chaos, Wings, shield, sword Mother – Nyx No father
discord
Pan (a satyr) Faunus Inuus God of shepherds & flocks, Panpipes, woods, pasture, Father – Hermes
pastures, mountain wilds, hunting, flute, goat, tortoise; sacred
Mother - Penelope
& rustic music trees
Hecate Trivia Goddess of magic, witchcraft, the 2 torches, owl, black dogs & Father – Perses Mother - Asteria
(Titaness - night, moon, ghosts, wild hunt, & black cats, frog, keys, horses,
virgin) crossroads & dragon
Selene Luna Goddess of the moon & stars Lunar crescent, chariot with Father – Hyperion Mother – Theia
(Titaness) winged steeds, bull’s horns, Sister – Eos Brother - Helius
rooster, dog, torch, golden
crown