Greek gods
Who is the King of the gods, god of the sky, thunder, and lightning?
Zeus
Which god is god of the sea, freshwater, and earthquakes?
Neptune
Who is the god of war, wisdom, and craft?
Athena
Who is the King of the gods, god of the sky, thunder, and lightning?
Jupiter
Which god is known for his affairs with his wife?
Zeus
Who is the god of war?
Ares
Which god's symbol is a cornucopia, and a chariot with black horses?
Pluto
Who is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, and is known for his violent temper and anger?
Poseidon
Who is the god of war, courage, and military power
Mars
Which goddesses' symbols are Lily, Cypress, and a Shield
Juno
The Trident is the symbol for which god?
Poseidon
What are the symbols of the god of war?
Wolf, Woodpecker, and Armor
Which god's symbol is the Helm of Darkness?
Hades
What are the symbols of the goddess Minerva?
Owl, Laurel Wreath, and Craftsman tools
The eagle, thunderbolt, oak tree, and sceptre are symbols for which Roman AND Greek god? (must know both names and tell me which is Roman and which is Greek)
Zeus and Jupiter
Which god/goddess's symbol is an Owl, Olive Tree, and Aegis?
Athena
What are the characteristics of the goddess of wisdom, justice, victory, and crafts, Minerva?
Embodies aspects of knowledge, logic, creativity, and fairness; symbolizes education and civic virtue in Roman culture; protector of scholars, artists, and cities; focuses more on knowledge than fighting; she is the symbol of intelligence and order in Roman society
What are the characteristics of Hera?
Proud, jealous of Zeus’s affairs, vengeful, protective of the sanctity of marriage, she represents the “ideal” wife, very passionate and emotional
Who is viewed as the protector of Roman society and focuses on loyalty, honor, and the Roman family?
Juno
What are the symbols for Ares?
Spear, Vulture, Dog
What are Hades' characteristics?
Stern, one of the most feared gods, is seen as the mystery surrounding death, emphasizing the unknown
What are Jupiter's characteristics?
powerful, commanding, focused on law, justice, order, and duty; more serious and dignified than his counterpart, Zeus; he heavily influenced both Rome's military and political power, presented as more of a symbol of authority, and was not depicted as having nearly as many affairs as his Greek counterpart
Ares is viewed as the physical embodiment of aggression associated with war, very fierce, impulsive, violent, often disliked by other gods, feared by mortals, seen as destructive and chaotic; associated with the brutal, chaotic parts of war; he inspires soldiers to fight fiercely and show no mercy
What are Plutos characteristics?
Stern, serious, viewed as wise, powerful, and fair; much more loved and respected than his Greek counterpart since the Romans believed he was the giver of all earthly wealth; Very wealthy since he had access to all the riches under the earth (gold, diamonds, etc); Romans also believed he controlled the harvest since he was underground (the soil)
How is the Greek god of war and the Roman god of war different?
Ares, the Greek god of war, is seen as more violent, impulsive, and feared. He is the chaotic and destructive part of war. Mars, the Roman god of war ,is much more loved, more disciplined, and represents the honor and justifications of war. He is also tied to agriculture.