Greek Gods & Domains
This king of the gods rules Mount Olympus and controls the sky and thunder.
Who is Zeus?
Athena is associated with this bird, often shown with her.
What is an owl?
This hero completed 12 labors; many of his tasks involved monsters and impossible feats.
Who is Hercules?
The Roman name for Zeus.
Who is Jupiter?
Goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts; she sprang fully grown from Zeus's head.
Who is Athena?
Zeus commonly holds this weapon that produces lightning.
What is a lightning bolt/thunderbolt?
The story of Persephone explains this natural cycle on Earth.
What is the seasons (explanation of seasonal change / Persephone's annual descent and return)?
The Roman name for Hera.
Who is Juno?
God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses; he carries a three-pronged spear.
Who is Poseidon?
Hermes carries winged sandals and this staff entwined with snakes.
What is a caduceus (or staff of Hermes)?
This hero sailed with a crew to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
Who is Jason (and the Argonauts)?
The Roman name for Aphrodite.
Who is Venus?
Goddess of love and beauty, born from sea foam according to myth.
Who is Aphrodite?
Poseidon is often shown with this three-pointed tool.
What is a trident?
In a tale of competition, Athena and Poseidon both offered gifts to a city that became Athens; what gift did Athena give?
What is the olive tree (gift of Athena)?
The Roman name for Ares.
Who is Mars?
God of the underworld who rules the realm of the dead.
Who is Hades?
Hephaestus is the god of this craft; his workshop contains these objects he makes for gods and heroes.
What is metalworking/blacksmithing; weapons and armor (hammer & anvil)?
A Trojan prince's choice sparked a chain of events leading to the Trojan War — who made the choice and what was the choice?
Who is Paris, and he chose Aphrodite as the fairest (the Judgment of Paris), awarding her the golden apple — leading to events causing the Trojan War?
The Roman name for Hades.
Who is Pluto?