Hera
Hera-The Family of Hera Parents: Hera was a child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
Siblings: Hera had five siblings. Three brothers (Poseidon, Hades and Zeus) and two sisters (Hestia and Demeter).
Husband: Zeus, the King of the Gods.[read the story of their royal wedding...]
Children: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Ares, the Olympian god of war, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Hephaestus, the Olympian god of Metallurgy. According to some beliefs, Hephaestus was born without the intervention of Zeus.
Hera's troubled marriage with Zeus Although Hera was one of the fairest goddesses in Mount Olympus, Zeus was giving Hera plenty of reason to be suspicious and jealous; Hera therefore used to stay in high places in order to keep an eye on her husband's doings. There were times she would also interfering, causing harm to Zeus' mistresses, since Zeus himself was invincible.
Appearance of Hera Hera was a beautiful, mature woman with big eyes and pierced lobes. She always took care of her appearance, dressing elegantly and decently in a feminine, but not exotic fashion. . However, Hera was not really a desirable woman, despite her beauty. For this reason, Aphrodite had to loan Hera her famous girdle to help her seduce her husband Zeus. [ More about Hera's beauty here...]
Symbols of Hera Hera's symbol were the diadem, the scepter and the pomegranate, a symbol of fertility. Her flower was the lily and her sacred animals were the peacock and the cow.
The Roman name of Hera is "Juno"
Myths and Fables about Hera The Sacred Wedding of Zeus and Hera Hera and the Peacock The Creation of the Milky Way Hera's Beauty Rituals
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5uQ4jWH5cs
Siblings: Hera had five siblings. Three brothers (Poseidon, Hades and Zeus) and two sisters (Hestia and Demeter).
Husband: Zeus, the King of the Gods.[read the story of their royal wedding...]
Children: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Ares, the Olympian god of war, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Hephaestus, the Olympian god of Metallurgy. According to some beliefs, Hephaestus was born without the intervention of Zeus.
Hera's troubled marriage with Zeus Although Hera was one of the fairest goddesses in Mount Olympus, Zeus was giving Hera plenty of reason to be suspicious and jealous; Hera therefore used to stay in high places in order to keep an eye on her husband's doings. There were times she would also interfering, causing harm to Zeus' mistresses, since Zeus himself was invincible.
Appearance of Hera Hera was a beautiful, mature woman with big eyes and pierced lobes. She always took care of her appearance, dressing elegantly and decently in a feminine, but not exotic fashion. . However, Hera was not really a desirable woman, despite her beauty. For this reason, Aphrodite had to loan Hera her famous girdle to help her seduce her husband Zeus. [ More about Hera's beauty here...]
Symbols of Hera Hera's symbol were the diadem, the scepter and the pomegranate, a symbol of fertility. Her flower was the lily and her sacred animals were the peacock and the cow.
The Roman name of Hera is "Juno"
Myths and Fables about Hera The Sacred Wedding of Zeus and Hera Hera and the Peacock The Creation of the Milky Way Hera's Beauty Rituals
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5uQ4jWH5cs
Demeter
Demeter-Family of Demeter Parents: Demeter
was a child of the Titans Cronus
and Rhea.
Siblings:
Demeter had five siblings. Three brothers (Zeus, Poseidon and Hades), and two sisters (Hestia and Hera).
Children: Persephone, the goddess of the
Underworld
Demeter's Personality and her Role as a
Goddess Demeter was a peace-loving deity and the source of all growth
and life; she was the goddess who provided all nutrition on the earth and
taught mortals how to cultivate the earth and ease life. Demeter was most
appreciated for introducing wheat to mankind, making man different from
animals.Appearance of Demeter Demeter was a
rich-haired woman with golden tresses and slender feet. She was usually wearing
a dark cloak and was holding a golden sword in her hands.
Symbols of Demeter The symbols of Demeter
were the ear of wheat and the grains.
The Roman name of Demeter is
"Ceres"
Myths and Fables about Demeter
Demeter and the Force of Fire
Goddess Demeter and her Mates
Goddess Demeter and the Wrath of Nature
Demeter and the Abduction of Persephone
Triptolemus and the
Cultiva
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/demeter/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbjJAWETLbM
was a child of the Titans Cronus
and Rhea.
Siblings:
Demeter had five siblings. Three brothers (Zeus, Poseidon and Hades), and two sisters (Hestia and Hera).
Children: Persephone, the goddess of the
Underworld
Demeter's Personality and her Role as a
Goddess Demeter was a peace-loving deity and the source of all growth
and life; she was the goddess who provided all nutrition on the earth and
taught mortals how to cultivate the earth and ease life. Demeter was most
appreciated for introducing wheat to mankind, making man different from
animals.Appearance of Demeter Demeter was a
rich-haired woman with golden tresses and slender feet. She was usually wearing
a dark cloak and was holding a golden sword in her hands.
Symbols of Demeter The symbols of Demeter
were the ear of wheat and the grains.
The Roman name of Demeter is
"Ceres"
Myths and Fables about Demeter
Demeter and the Force of Fire
Goddess Demeter and her Mates
Goddess Demeter and the Wrath of Nature
Demeter and the Abduction of Persephone
Triptolemus and the
Cultiva
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/demeter/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbjJAWETLbM
Athena
Athena - Family of Athena Parents: Goddess Athena was a daughter of Zeus, the King of the Gods, and Metis, the first wife of Zeus, who was keeping inside herself all the world's wisdom. [Read the story of her birth...]
Athena never married and had no children. The Role of Athena Athena was the goddess who taught mankind various skills such as weaving and sewing to the women and agriculture and metallurgy to men. She was always giving precious advice and stood by on any danger. Athena protected the heroes as they went out to war and saved them on their coming back. Athena and the City of Athens After competing against the Greek god Poseidon, Athena officially became the patron deity of the city of ancient Athens and the Parthenon was built in her honour. She was known as "Athena Nike" (Athena the victorious), as she was believed to have given the Athenians the victory during the Persian War. Appearance of Athena A tall, slim woman with bluish-green eyes trickling light, wearing a suit of armour and a golden helmet. [1] Symbols of Athena Athena's symbols were the spear, the distaff and the aegis (a goat-like shield, to which the head of the Gorgon Medusa was fastened in order to terrify the opponents).
Athena's tree was the olive tree and her sacred animal was the owl, the symbol of wisdom.
The Roman name of Athena is "Minerva"
Idioms and modern words deriving from Athena''syn athina kai chira kinei' (loosely translated: 'appeal to Athena but also move your hands')': god helps those who help themselves
Myths and Fables about Athena The Creation of the Lycabettus Hill in Athens Athena's Birth out of the Head of Zeus Athena, Poseidon and the Patronage of Athens Athena, Arachne and the Weaving Contest Athena and the Price of Impiety
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/athena/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Vvx8L5xQo
Athena never married and had no children. The Role of Athena Athena was the goddess who taught mankind various skills such as weaving and sewing to the women and agriculture and metallurgy to men. She was always giving precious advice and stood by on any danger. Athena protected the heroes as they went out to war and saved them on their coming back. Athena and the City of Athens After competing against the Greek god Poseidon, Athena officially became the patron deity of the city of ancient Athens and the Parthenon was built in her honour. She was known as "Athena Nike" (Athena the victorious), as she was believed to have given the Athenians the victory during the Persian War. Appearance of Athena A tall, slim woman with bluish-green eyes trickling light, wearing a suit of armour and a golden helmet. [1] Symbols of Athena Athena's symbols were the spear, the distaff and the aegis (a goat-like shield, to which the head of the Gorgon Medusa was fastened in order to terrify the opponents).
Athena's tree was the olive tree and her sacred animal was the owl, the symbol of wisdom.
The Roman name of Athena is "Minerva"
Idioms and modern words deriving from Athena''syn athina kai chira kinei' (loosely translated: 'appeal to Athena but also move your hands')': god helps those who help themselves
Myths and Fables about Athena The Creation of the Lycabettus Hill in Athens Athena's Birth out of the Head of Zeus Athena, Poseidon and the Patronage of Athens Athena, Arachne and the Weaving Contest Athena and the Price of Impiety
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/athena/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Vvx8L5xQo
Hestia
Hestia-Family of Hestia Parents: Hestia was the eldest daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
Siblings: Hestia had five siblings. Three brothers (Zeus, Hades and Poseidon), and two sisters (Hera and Demeter).
Goddess Hestia never married. Hestia, the Virgin Goddess Hestia was one of the three virgin goddesses, next to Athena and Artemis. Both Poseidon and Apollo wished to marry her, however Hestia had given the oath to Zeus to never enter into a union with a male and to remain forever pure and undefiled. Worship of Hestia Hestia personified the fire hat was burning in the hearth of every home. All families poured sweet wine in her name and dedicated her the richest portion. The hearth fire was not allowed to go out by any family unless it was ritually extinguished. Hestia may not have had a public cult, but she was always worshipped in any temple, regardless of the god the temple was dedicated to. Personality of Hestia Hestia was a kind, forgiving goddess and had a discrete character. She never left her residence, the sacred mountain of Olympus and never participated in any disputes or wars. For this reason, all Olympian gods respected and loved her. Appearance of Hestia A bashful woman, usually seated. Hestia means "hearth, fireplace" in ancient Greek.
The Roman name of Hestia is "Vesta"
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hestia/
Siblings: Hestia had five siblings. Three brothers (Zeus, Hades and Poseidon), and two sisters (Hera and Demeter).
Goddess Hestia never married. Hestia, the Virgin Goddess Hestia was one of the three virgin goddesses, next to Athena and Artemis. Both Poseidon and Apollo wished to marry her, however Hestia had given the oath to Zeus to never enter into a union with a male and to remain forever pure and undefiled. Worship of Hestia Hestia personified the fire hat was burning in the hearth of every home. All families poured sweet wine in her name and dedicated her the richest portion. The hearth fire was not allowed to go out by any family unless it was ritually extinguished. Hestia may not have had a public cult, but she was always worshipped in any temple, regardless of the god the temple was dedicated to. Personality of Hestia Hestia was a kind, forgiving goddess and had a discrete character. She never left her residence, the sacred mountain of Olympus and never participated in any disputes or wars. For this reason, all Olympian gods respected and loved her. Appearance of Hestia A bashful woman, usually seated. Hestia means "hearth, fireplace" in ancient Greek.
The Roman name of Hestia is "Vesta"
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hestia/
Aphrodite
Aphrodite- Birth of Aphrodite
Aphrodite was created from the foam of the crystal waters of Paphos in the fragrant island of Cyprus, when the Titan Cronos slew his father, the major Titan Ouranos, and threw then his genitals into the sea.
Family of Aphrodite
Husband and Relationships: Aphrodite was married to the lame smith Hephaestus, the Olympian God of the Iron, but her heart was devoted to Ares, the God of War, with whom Aphrodite was having a passionate, but secret love affair.
Famous Children: According to a myth, Aphrodite gave birth to Eros, the winged cupid of love and was often accompanied by him. Other children of Aphrodite were Himeros (desire), Pothos(desire), Phobos(fear), Deimos (terror), Armonia (Harmony) and the Nymph Rhode [1].
[View Aphrodite's full family tree here...] The Role of Aphrodite as a Goddess Aphrodite was the most attractive goddess of Mount Olympus. She was the goddess of Love, Beauty and Eternal Youth, arousing desire to gods and humans as well as birds and beasts. In addition, she was connected to the death/rebirth of nature and human beings. Personality of Aphrodite Aphrodite may have been the most attractive goddess, but according to the Iliad(the famous poem by Homer), she was a rather weak, frightful goddess. Appearance of Aphrodite Aphrodite was a highly attractive young woman who dressed elegantly and loved to wear jewellery. Her eyelashes were curled and she had a constant smile on her lovely face, since she was a lover of smiles. Aphrodite had a tender neck, tender breasts [2] and beautiful buttocks [3]. Symbols of Aphrodite Aphrodite's symbols were the girdle (which she was using to compel love), the seashell and the mirror. Her sacred animal was the dove. Aphrodite means "arisen from the foam" in ancient Greek.
The Roman name of Aphrodite is "Venus"
Myths and Fables about Aphrodite The Birthplace of Aphrodite in Cyprus Aphrodite and Adonis Aphrodite, Paris and the Golden Apple Aphrodite and Anchises Aphrodite and the Weasel
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/aphrodite/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWgvvampnw
Famous Children: According to a myth, Aphrodite gave birth to Eros, the winged cupid of love and was often accompanied by him. Other children of Aphrodite were Himeros (desire), Pothos(desire), Phobos(fear), Deimos (terror), Armonia (Harmony) and the Nymph Rhode [1].
[View Aphrodite's full family tree here...] The Role of Aphrodite as a Goddess Aphrodite was the most attractive goddess of Mount Olympus. She was the goddess of Love, Beauty and Eternal Youth, arousing desire to gods and humans as well as birds and beasts. In addition, she was connected to the death/rebirth of nature and human beings. Personality of Aphrodite Aphrodite may have been the most attractive goddess, but according to the Iliad(the famous poem by Homer), she was a rather weak, frightful goddess. Appearance of Aphrodite Aphrodite was a highly attractive young woman who dressed elegantly and loved to wear jewellery. Her eyelashes were curled and she had a constant smile on her lovely face, since she was a lover of smiles. Aphrodite had a tender neck, tender breasts [2] and beautiful buttocks [3]. Symbols of Aphrodite Aphrodite's symbols were the girdle (which she was using to compel love), the seashell and the mirror. Her sacred animal was the dove. Aphrodite means "arisen from the foam" in ancient Greek.
The Roman name of Aphrodite is "Venus"
Myths and Fables about Aphrodite The Birthplace of Aphrodite in Cyprus Aphrodite and Adonis Aphrodite, Paris and the Golden Apple Aphrodite and Anchises Aphrodite and the Weasel
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/aphrodite/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWgvvampnw
Artemis
Artemis- Family of Artemis Parents: Artemis was born as a daughter of Zeus, the Ruler of the Greek gods and the mortal Leto in Mount Cynthus at the island of Delos in Greece.
Siblings: Artemis had a twin brother, Apollo. Apollo was the god of the Sun, whereas Artemis' cult was connected to the Moon. Artemis was born before Apollo and helped her mother give birth to her little brother.
Goddess Artemis never married. Artemis, the Virgin Huntress As a child, Artemis had asked from her father Zeus to remain an eternal virgin and therefore became one of the three Virgin Goddesses in Greek mythology. Artemis had absolute sovereignty over nature and was said to bring fertility to all places that worshipped her. Usually accompanied by Nymphs and Oceanids, Artemis loved to hunt with arrows dipped in poison. Odd things about Artemis Oddly enough, Artemis was both a killer of wild animals and their protector. Appearance of Artemis Artemis was usually armed with bow and arrows and was wearing a knee-high chiton (a sort of tunic). Symbols of Artemis The symbols of Artemis were the bow and the pike. Her tree was the cedar and her sacred animals were the snake, the bear and the deer.
The Roman name of Artemis is "Diana"
Myths and Fables about Artemis Goddess Artemis, the Protector of Animals Bathing Artemis and Actaeon Artemis, Apollo and the Tears of Niobe
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/artemis/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetQ0PivMws
Siblings: Artemis had a twin brother, Apollo. Apollo was the god of the Sun, whereas Artemis' cult was connected to the Moon. Artemis was born before Apollo and helped her mother give birth to her little brother.
Goddess Artemis never married. Artemis, the Virgin Huntress As a child, Artemis had asked from her father Zeus to remain an eternal virgin and therefore became one of the three Virgin Goddesses in Greek mythology. Artemis had absolute sovereignty over nature and was said to bring fertility to all places that worshipped her. Usually accompanied by Nymphs and Oceanids, Artemis loved to hunt with arrows dipped in poison. Odd things about Artemis Oddly enough, Artemis was both a killer of wild animals and their protector. Appearance of Artemis Artemis was usually armed with bow and arrows and was wearing a knee-high chiton (a sort of tunic). Symbols of Artemis The symbols of Artemis were the bow and the pike. Her tree was the cedar and her sacred animals were the snake, the bear and the deer.
The Roman name of Artemis is "Diana"
Myths and Fables about Artemis Goddess Artemis, the Protector of Animals Bathing Artemis and Actaeon Artemis, Apollo and the Tears of Niobe
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/artemis/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetQ0PivMws
Nemesis
Nemesis- Nemesis was the power that was keeping a balance in the universe. She was applying divine justice upon mortals, remorselessly spreading despair to anyone who committed an act of “hubris” by offending the gods with severe crimes like arrogance and greed. Nemesis was born out of Nyx, the goddess of the night. According to some myths, Nemesis was not a goddess but rather a moral sense closely associated to the Furies and the Titaness Themis. Nemesis’ most significant sanctuary was at Rhamnous of Attica, a place of worship close to Marathon.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/nemesis/
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/nemesis/
Nyx
Nyx-Goddess Nyx was a primeval goddess and the symbol of the night. Nyx was immortal because she was sent to earth by the gods. She was the goddess who could tame the gods and the humans. The Family of Nyx Nyx was born out of Chaos and was the sister of Erebus, who embodied the dark silence and had fifteen dark children, among them sweet Hypnos (the sleep) and Thanatos (the death). Tartarus, the Residence of Nyx Nyx resided in a gloomy house located in Tartarus, in the depths of Hades' Underworld. Nyx was sharing her residence with her daughter Hemera, the embodiment of the Day, without the two of them ever meeting each other at home. The Transition from Day to Night Nyx used to reside in her home all day long, taking care of her dark spirited children. But when the evening set in, Nyx was leaving her home to set off for her nightly journey. On her way she met Hemera, the Day, who was returning home from her daily trip and they were greeting each other peacefully. The Roman name of Nyx is "Nox"
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/nyx/
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/nyx/
Tyche
Tyche-According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Goddess Tyche was a daughter of the Sea Titans Oceanus and Tethys. Goddess Tyche was the personification of Hope, Luck and Wealth. She was a labile, yet virtuous spirit, mediating between gods and mortals and leading human lives. She was therefore extraordinarily worshipped by the ancient Greeks. The main symbol of goddess Tyche was a huge horn, inside of which she was keeping all wealth and richness; the horn once belonged to Amalthea, the goat who fostered Greek god Zeus during his infacy. Tyche was carrying the horn with her constantly, occasionaly turning it upside down to spread all its goods to anyone who would meet her on his way. The Roman name of Tyche is "Fortuna"
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/tyche/
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/tyche/
Persephone
Persephone-Family Tree of Persephone Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the Greek goddess of vegetation. Because of her purity, Persephone was often defined as "Kore", meaning the "maid". The Role of Persephone While her mother was the goddess of vegetation, Persephone symbolized the young vegetation. When she was abducted by Hades, the king of the dead, she became the queen of the Underworld. Appearance of Persephone Persephone was famous for her white hands. The Roman name of Persephone is "Proserpina"
Myths and Fables about Persephone The Creation of Seasons
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/hebe//
Myths and Fables about Persephone The Creation of Seasons
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/hebe//
Hebe
Hebe-Birth and Family of Hebe Hebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera. However, according to a myth of that time, Hera had been impregnated solely by wild lettuce, while having dinner with the Greek god Apollo. Hebe was the sister of Ares and Hephaestus and Eilythia, the goddess of childbirth.
Hebe and Heracles Hebe married Heracles just after he had obtained immortality, and the couple gave birth to two sons, Alexiaris and Anicetus. Through Hebe, Heracles also gained eternal youth, much to the dislike of Hebe's mother, Hera, who was fighting against Heracles constantly. The Role of Hebe Hebe residence was on Mount Olympus. Usually, she was preparing the chariot of her mother Hera, or taking care of her brother Ares, by dressing him with magnificent clothes, preparing his bath and washing his clothes.
Mainly, however, Hebe acted as a servant to the Olympian Gods, pouring sweet nectar into their glasses, until Ganymede, the lover of Zeus, was brought to Mount Olympus and replaced the goddess. Appearance of Hebe Hebe was a youthful woman, usually wearing a golden wreath.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/hebe//
Hebe and Heracles Hebe married Heracles just after he had obtained immortality, and the couple gave birth to two sons, Alexiaris and Anicetus. Through Hebe, Heracles also gained eternal youth, much to the dislike of Hebe's mother, Hera, who was fighting against Heracles constantly. The Role of Hebe Hebe residence was on Mount Olympus. Usually, she was preparing the chariot of her mother Hera, or taking care of her brother Ares, by dressing him with magnificent clothes, preparing his bath and washing his clothes.
Mainly, however, Hebe acted as a servant to the Olympian Gods, pouring sweet nectar into their glasses, until Ganymede, the lover of Zeus, was brought to Mount Olympus and replaced the goddess. Appearance of Hebe Hebe was a youthful woman, usually wearing a golden wreath.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/hebe//
The Fates
Fates- Genealogy of the Fates The Fates were among the eldest goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. The Fates were either daughters of Zeus, the Lord of the gods, and Themis, the goddess of justice, or were created by goddess Nyx without the intervention of man. The three Fates: Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos There were three Fates in Greek mythology: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. Clotho, the spinner, was the youngest of the three Fates; she spun the thread of destiny with a distaff, determining the time of birth of an individual; Lachesis measured the thread length to determine the length of life; finally, cruel Atropos cut the thread of life, determining this way the time of death. The Role of the Fates The Fates (Moirae) were the spinners of the thread of life, determining the span of human life of every mortal from birth to death. No other god had the right or the means to alter their decisions.
The Fates were the personifications of destiny; nevertheless, no human could blame the fates, since there were times he was the only one responsible for his failures.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/fates/
The Fates were the personifications of destiny; nevertheless, no human could blame the fates, since there were times he was the only one responsible for his failures.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/fates/