Gods and Their Symbols

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The Olympians
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ZEUS

• Roman name Jupiter
• Ruler of the gods
• Thunderbolt
• Eagle
• Oak tree

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HERA

• Roman name Juno
• Queen of the gods
• Peacock
• Cow
• Wedding ring

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POSEIDON

• Roman name Neptune
• God of the sea
• Trident
• Sea horse
• Dolphin

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HADES

• Roman name Pluto
• God of the Underworld
• Pomegranate
• Helmet of invisibility

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VESTA

• Roman name Vesta
• Goddess of the Hearth and Home
• Fireplace

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ATHENA

• Roman name Minerva
• Goddess of War and Wisdom
• Owl
• Olive tree
• Plow
• Loom

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ARTEMIS

• Roman name Diana
• Goddess of the moon and the hunt
• Moon
• Deer
• Bow and arrows

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APOLLO

• Roman name Apollo
• God of Light. Music and Prophesy
• Lyre
• Sun
• Laurel tree

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APHRODITE

• Roman name Venus
• Goddess of Love and Beauty
• Dove
• Swan
• Roses

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ARIES

• Roman name Mars
• God of War
• Vulture
• Dog
• Wild boar

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HEPHAESTUS

• Roman name Vulcan
• God of Fire and the Forge, Armorer of the gods
• Hammer
• Anvil

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HERMES

• Roman name Mercury
• Messenger of the gods
• Caduceus
• Crane

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SOURCES
Web Mythology
http//www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek
_myth.html
Myth Web
http//www.mythweb.com/
Bulfinchs Mythology
http//www.bulfinch.org/fables/search.html
Encyclopedia Mythica
http//www.pantheon.org/search.html
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