Zeus:
Zeus is the ruler of Skies, Thunder, Lightning, Hospitality, Honor, Kingship, and Order. He is the king of Olympus. He can control lighting and he uses it as a weapon. His parents are Cronus and Rhea. He has a bag of lighting. His roman name is Jupiter.
Zeus is the ruler of Skies, Thunder, Lightning, Hospitality, Honor, Kingship, and Order. He is the king of Olympus. He can control lighting and he uses it as a weapon. His parents are Cronus and Rhea. He has a bag of lighting. His roman name is Jupiter.
- He is the father of Athena, who is said to have sprung from his head. She was his favorite child, with whom he shared the thunderbolt and aegis.
Poseidon:
Rules over Sea, Earthquakes, Storms, and Horses. He is the God of sea. He uses a tridant as a weapon.
Rules over Sea, Earthquakes, Storms, and Horses. He is the God of sea. He uses a tridant as a weapon.
- Poseidon could strike the ground with his trident to produce an earthquake. This earned him the nickname “Earth-shaker.”
- Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters; sailors relied upon him for safe passage.
- Zeus and Hades were his brothers.
- It stands to reason that, because of his influence on the waters, he was worshipped in connection with navigation. Roman name Neptune.
Hades:
Ruler Of the Dead, the Underworld, and Riches.
Ruler Of the Dead, the Underworld, and Riches.
- Hades is best known as the ruler of the underworld. It became his dominion after he and his brothers drew lots for their share of the universe.Cerberus was a three-headed dog who guarded his realm.
- Hades rarely left the underworld. His presence was not welcomed by men or by gods.
- Hades took pride in collecting “subjects” for his kingdom and was disinclined to let anyone leave. Roman Name Pluto.
Athena:
Greek Goddess Of Wisdom and War.
Greek Goddess Of Wisdom and War.
- Athena was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She was Zeus Favourite child.Known for protecting civilized life, she was the Goddess of the City. Athena liked arts and crafts and liked spinning and weaving.
- Athena invented the flute, but she never played it.