What's in a Name?
The Greeks named her after the sea foam, aphros, from which she was born, and her Roman name was assigned to a planet in our solar system.
Who is Venus (Aphrodite)?
This goddess’ sacred bird is the peacock — fitting for the queen of Olympus.
Who is Hera?
This daughter of Jupiter and Leto is the twin sister of Apollo.
Who is Diana (Artemis)?
This king of the gods spends his time hurling thunderbolts and ruling Olympus.
Who is Zeus?
This war god is linked with vultures, dogs, and a sharp spear.
Who is Ares?
This brooding brother of Zeus stole his niece to make her his wife.
Who is Hades (Pluto)?
A sheaf of grain and a burning torch reveal this goddess of the harvest.
Who is Demeter?
This swift messenger god is the son of Jupiter and Maia.
Who is Mercury (Hermes)?
This goddess’ daily duties include protecting marriage and spying on her unfaithful husband.
Who is Hera?
This god of light and music favors the laurel tree and the lyre.
Who is Apollo?
This Roman goddess with rosy-tipped fingers signals the arrival of this dawn.
Who is Eos?
This love goddess is often shown with doves fluttering nearby.
Who is Aphrodite?
This wine-loving god is the son of Jupiter and the mortal princess Semele.
Who is Bacchus (Dionysus)?
Guiding the dead to the Underworld and delivering messages keeps this god on his winged toes.
Who is Hermes?
A wine cup, grapevine, and ivy crown signal this god of revelry.
Who is Dionysus?
Called Persephone by the Greeks, this Roman goddess, associated by flowers, a torch, and pomegranate seeds is queen of the Underworld.
Who is Proserpina?
A headband crowned with a crescent moon marks this Titan goddess of the moon.
Who is Selene?
This love goddess, wife of Vulcan, is the mother of Cupid.
Who is Venus (Aphrodite)?
This forge-working god crafts weapons and armor for gods and heroes alike — despite his limp.
Who is Hephaestus?
This messenger god’s winged sandals and caduceus keep him moving fast.
Who is Hermes?
This Roman goddess gave her name to our modern breakfast staple: cereal.
Who is Ceres (Demeter)?
Olive tree, spear, and owl — this goddess comes prepared for wisdom and war.
Who is Athena?
This dawn goddess, sister of Selene, married the mortal Tithonus.
Who is Aurora (Eos)?
While other gods sought adventure, this rarely-mentioned Olympian kept the sacred hearth fire forever burning.
Who is Hestia?
This king of the gods carries an oak as his sacred tree — mighty and unshakable.
Who is Zeus?