Gods and Goddesses
Zeus is the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He presides over the gods on Mount Olympus where he wields a terrible thunder bolt in which he uses to discipline those who displease him. Zeus is also known to punish those who lie or break oaths. Zeus was the youngest son of the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. When Zeus grew to maturity he dethroned Cronus. Zeus henceforth ruled the sky, and his brothers Poseidon and Hades were given power over the sea and the underworld. He is husband to his sister Hera and, he was the father of Ares the god of war; Hebe, the goddess of youth; Hephaestus the god of fire; and Eileithyia, the goddess of childbirth. Many of his children were born to goddesses or mortal women after love affairs.Hera, a beautiful and headstrong goddess, is the queen of the gods and the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. She is the sister and wife of the god Zeus. Though Hera advised Zeus and bore him children, jealousy corupted her. She hated her husband's adventures and schemed against his many wives and children. Hera was the goddess of marriage and the protector of married women. Her children were the gods Ares, Hephaestus, Hebe, and Eileithyia. Known for her vindictive nature, Hera never forgot an in
Hermes is the son of Zeus & Maia, is the messenger of Zeus and the herald of the gods. Maia gave birth to Hermes in a cave in Mount Cyllene in Arcadia. Hermes was born with the dawn and while his mother slept in her cave, he slipped out of his cradle and went looking for adventure. He was a tortioise, killed it, and invented the lyre from its shell. As he taught himself how to play the lyre, he saw his brother Apollo's cows and stole them. When Hermes confessedhis trick, Apollo was furious. He knew Apollo loved music, and offered him the lyre for the cows. Apollo gave him the cows and more, and left happily with the lyre. Heremes promised not to steal or lie again if Zeus gave him a throne on Olympus. He grew up to be Zeus's personal messenger and helper. He traveled as fast as the wind on winged sandals. He used these sandals to guide souls of the dead to Hades. Hermes led Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite to Mound Ida to be judged by Paris in order to see who would have the Apple of Eris. Athena is one of the most important goddesses in Greek mythology. She sprang full-grown and armored from the forehead of her father, Zeus, and was his favorite child. He entrusted her with his shield and his principal weapon, the thunderbolt. Athena was a warrior who hated war. She admired courage and fairness and sought peaceful ways to settle fights. Athena invented the flute, the trumpet, farm tools, and the olive tree. She taught the arts of cooking, spinning and weaving. Apollo is the son of the god Zeus and Leto. When he was four days old, he asked Hephaestus to make him silver bows and
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