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Zeus | King of gods and ruler of mankind; symbols-eagle and thunderbolt |
Poseidon | God of sea, horses, and earthquake; symbols- trident and horse |
Hades | god of the underworld (did not live on Mt. Olympus) Symbol- helmet of invisibility |
Hesta | Goddess of hearth and home; sister of Zeus; symbols- hearth and fire |
Hera | Queen of the gods and wife of Zeus; symbols peacock, cow and iris |
Ares | God of war; symbols- weapons, armor, and vulture |
Athena | Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving; symbols- owl, olive, helmet and spear |
Apollo | God of sun, music, poetry, and medicine; symbols bow, lyre |
Aphrodite | Goddess of love and beauty; symbols- Cupid (her son) dove, myrtle |
Hermes | Messenger god; god of commerce, travelers and thieves; symbols winged hat and |
Artemis | Goddess of moon and hunting; patroness of maidens; symbols bow and arrow, deer, cypress |
Hephaestus | God of fire; forger of armor; symbols anvil and forge |