Greek Gods and Goddesses With Roman Counterpart

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Ma. Fornielynza A.

Olita Ethics

BSN – 1B Mr. Mangabat

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

Son – Phaethon Sister - Selene

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)

Children – 3 Fates, Eris, Sleep, Death

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

= water-reed, pine tree &


mountain fir tree

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

Children – Olympian gods &


goddesses

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

= water-reed, pine tree &


mountain fir tree

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

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