Ares
Ares-Family of Ares Parents: Ares was a son of Zues, the King of the Gods, and Hera, the goddess of marriage.
Siblings: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Hephaestus, the Olympian god of Metallurgy.
Relationships: Ares' secret mistress was Aphrodite, the goddess of Love and Beauty.
Children: Among Ares' children with Aphrodite were Himeros (desire), Pothos (desire), Phobos (fear), Deimos (terror), Armonia (harmony), Eros (love) and Anteros (mutual love). Ares also had one daughter with Aglaulus called Alcippe, who was raped by Allirothios, a son of Poseidon. Personality of Ares Just like his mother Hera, Ares had a very difficult character to deal with and was therefore rather unpopular among the other deities and mankind. For this reason, no Greek city wanted to have him as its patron. He often had conflicts and fights with his half-sisters Artemis and Athena, especially during the Trojan War. Ares' Way of Life Ares had his residence up on Mount Olympus and his throne was upholstered with human skin. Usually he was accompanied by Eris, the goddess of discord. Appearance of Ares Ares was a simple warrior with swift feet. Usually he was riding a chariot, wearing a helmet on his head. In his hands he was holding a shield, a sword or a spear. Symbols of Ares The symbol of Ares was the spear and his sacred animal was the dog.
The Roman name of Ares is "Mars"
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/ares/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAQ-MdbHksw&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Siblings: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Hephaestus, the Olympian god of Metallurgy.
Relationships: Ares' secret mistress was Aphrodite, the goddess of Love and Beauty.
Children: Among Ares' children with Aphrodite were Himeros (desire), Pothos (desire), Phobos (fear), Deimos (terror), Armonia (harmony), Eros (love) and Anteros (mutual love). Ares also had one daughter with Aglaulus called Alcippe, who was raped by Allirothios, a son of Poseidon. Personality of Ares Just like his mother Hera, Ares had a very difficult character to deal with and was therefore rather unpopular among the other deities and mankind. For this reason, no Greek city wanted to have him as its patron. He often had conflicts and fights with his half-sisters Artemis and Athena, especially during the Trojan War. Ares' Way of Life Ares had his residence up on Mount Olympus and his throne was upholstered with human skin. Usually he was accompanied by Eris, the goddess of discord. Appearance of Ares Ares was a simple warrior with swift feet. Usually he was riding a chariot, wearing a helmet on his head. In his hands he was holding a shield, a sword or a spear. Symbols of Ares The symbol of Ares was the spear and his sacred animal was the dog.
The Roman name of Ares is "Mars"
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/ares/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAQ-MdbHksw&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Hephaestus
Hephaestus-Family of Hephaestus Parents: Hephaestus was a son of Zeus, the King of the Gods, and Hera, the goddess of marriage, although it was considered by some that he was conceived prenuptially.
Siblings: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Ares, the Olympian god of War.
Wife: Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The Disability of Hephaestus Hephaestus was a very kind and loveable god, but was the only deity who was physically ugly and lame. When his mother Hera saw him for the first time, she was so frustrated that she took her son and threw him from Mount Olympus to the depths of the seas, causing a deformation to his leg. Hephaestus was finally rescued by two Nereids, Thetis and Eurynome, who raised him for nine years inside a cave, far away and hidden from his cruel mother. The Workshop of Hephaestus Hephaestus had his working lay beneath the crater of the volcano of Aetna in Italy. There, he was working together closely with the one-eyed Cyclopes to create strong thunderbolts for his master Zeus. Hephaestus was also famous for having created the first woman of the ancient world, Pandora. Appearance of Hephaestus Usually, Hephaestus is depicted wearing a short tunic which was typical for craftsmen, and holding a double ax or blacksmith's pincers. Because of his disability Hephaestus leaned on a walking stick. Symbols of Hephaestus The symbols of Hephaestus were the fire, the axe, the pincers and the hammer.
The Roman name of Hephaestus is "Vulcan"
Myths and Fables about Hephaestus Hephaestus and the Creation of the Robots Hephaestus and the Price of Infidelity The Revenge of Hephaestus on Hera
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hephaestus/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUdfp3qQuY0&feature=g-vrec
Siblings: Eilithyia, the goddess of childbirth, Hebe, the goddess of youth and Ares, the Olympian god of War.
Wife: Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The Disability of Hephaestus Hephaestus was a very kind and loveable god, but was the only deity who was physically ugly and lame. When his mother Hera saw him for the first time, she was so frustrated that she took her son and threw him from Mount Olympus to the depths of the seas, causing a deformation to his leg. Hephaestus was finally rescued by two Nereids, Thetis and Eurynome, who raised him for nine years inside a cave, far away and hidden from his cruel mother. The Workshop of Hephaestus Hephaestus had his working lay beneath the crater of the volcano of Aetna in Italy. There, he was working together closely with the one-eyed Cyclopes to create strong thunderbolts for his master Zeus. Hephaestus was also famous for having created the first woman of the ancient world, Pandora. Appearance of Hephaestus Usually, Hephaestus is depicted wearing a short tunic which was typical for craftsmen, and holding a double ax or blacksmith's pincers. Because of his disability Hephaestus leaned on a walking stick. Symbols of Hephaestus The symbols of Hephaestus were the fire, the axe, the pincers and the hammer.
The Roman name of Hephaestus is "Vulcan"
Myths and Fables about Hephaestus Hephaestus and the Creation of the Robots Hephaestus and the Price of Infidelity The Revenge of Hephaestus on Hera
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hephaestus/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUdfp3qQuY0&feature=g-vrec
Apollo
Apollo-Family of Apollo Parents: Apollo was born by Zeus, the King of the Gods, and the mortal woman Leto on the Greek island of Delos. [Read the story...]
Siblings: Apollo had an older twin sister, the Greek goddess of the hunt Artemis.
Relationships: The Nymphs Cyrene and Daphne and the mortal Coronis.
Children: Asclepius (the god of Healing), the legendary musician Orpheus and the heroes Troilus and Aristaeus. Apollo, the God of Music Apollo was the Greek god of the Music. He invented the lute(a plucked string instrument with a body shaped like a pear), but he was more popular for playing the lyre, which was invented by Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Apollo excelled in important music contests, competing against Greek god Hermes and the Satyr Pan as well as other deities. Apollo, the God of Prophecy In addition, Apollo owned the precious gift of prophecy, given to him by his father Zeus in his infancy. He was the patron of the ancient city of Delphi, where the first oracle of Ancient Greece was located. The district was considered to be the Navel of the World (the "Omphalus") in Ancient times. Appearance of Apollo Apollo was a handsome, strong and youthful god with impressive golden hair. Symbols of Apollo Apollo's symbols were the lyre, the tripod, the laurel tree and the navel stone. His plants were the myrtle and the laurel. Apollo's sacred animals were the wolf, the raven and the lizard.
Myths and Fables about Apollo Apollo in the Land of the Hyperboreans Apollo's Wedding Proposal The Birth of the Twins Apollo and Artemis Apollo's Fight with the monstrous Python Apollo, Daphne and the Laurel Tree Apollo and Hyacinth The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/apollo/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kXyQVoRvZE&feature=g-vrec
Siblings: Apollo had an older twin sister, the Greek goddess of the hunt Artemis.
Relationships: The Nymphs Cyrene and Daphne and the mortal Coronis.
Children: Asclepius (the god of Healing), the legendary musician Orpheus and the heroes Troilus and Aristaeus. Apollo, the God of Music Apollo was the Greek god of the Music. He invented the lute(a plucked string instrument with a body shaped like a pear), but he was more popular for playing the lyre, which was invented by Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Apollo excelled in important music contests, competing against Greek god Hermes and the Satyr Pan as well as other deities. Apollo, the God of Prophecy In addition, Apollo owned the precious gift of prophecy, given to him by his father Zeus in his infancy. He was the patron of the ancient city of Delphi, where the first oracle of Ancient Greece was located. The district was considered to be the Navel of the World (the "Omphalus") in Ancient times. Appearance of Apollo Apollo was a handsome, strong and youthful god with impressive golden hair. Symbols of Apollo Apollo's symbols were the lyre, the tripod, the laurel tree and the navel stone. His plants were the myrtle and the laurel. Apollo's sacred animals were the wolf, the raven and the lizard.
Myths and Fables about Apollo Apollo in the Land of the Hyperboreans Apollo's Wedding Proposal The Birth of the Twins Apollo and Artemis Apollo's Fight with the monstrous Python Apollo, Daphne and the Laurel Tree Apollo and Hyacinth The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/apollo/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kXyQVoRvZE&feature=g-vrec
Dionysus
Dionysus-Family of Dionysus Parents: Dionysus was a son of Zeus, the King of the Gods and the beautiful princess Semele. Because of his mortal mother, his birthplace Thebes refused to acknowledge him as an immortal at first.
Relationships: Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Wife: Ariadne, the princess of Crete
Famous Children: Priapus, Phthonus, Deianira Personality and Style of Dionysus Dionysus was a god known for his lightheartness and always offered his help to anyone in need. He was therefore very popular among gods and mortals and many festivals were being held every year in his honor. Nevertheless, Dionysus was many times misunderstood. Dionysus was one of the Olympian gods who actually did not live in Mount Olympus but was constantly travelling around the world together with Satyrs and Maenads in order to discover the secrets of winemaking.
Appearance of Dionysus Dionysus was a handsome young man with impressive hair (usually tresses falling below his shoulders) and a wreath of ivy on his head. In his hand he was holding a "thyrsos", which was a light staff wrapped with leaves of ivy and a pine cone on its top. Symbols of Dionysus The symbols of Dionysus were the thyrsos (a wooden stick wrapped with ivy leaves and vines), the flute and the wine barrels. His sacred animals were the panther and the tiger.
The Roman name of Dionysus is "Bacchus"
Myths and Fables about Dionysus The Birth of Dionysus Midas and the Touch of Gold Dionysus' Punishment on Blasphemy
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/dionysus/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce5lrfQN0Bk&feature=g-vrec
Relationships: Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Wife: Ariadne, the princess of Crete
Famous Children: Priapus, Phthonus, Deianira Personality and Style of Dionysus Dionysus was a god known for his lightheartness and always offered his help to anyone in need. He was therefore very popular among gods and mortals and many festivals were being held every year in his honor. Nevertheless, Dionysus was many times misunderstood. Dionysus was one of the Olympian gods who actually did not live in Mount Olympus but was constantly travelling around the world together with Satyrs and Maenads in order to discover the secrets of winemaking.
Appearance of Dionysus Dionysus was a handsome young man with impressive hair (usually tresses falling below his shoulders) and a wreath of ivy on his head. In his hand he was holding a "thyrsos", which was a light staff wrapped with leaves of ivy and a pine cone on its top. Symbols of Dionysus The symbols of Dionysus were the thyrsos (a wooden stick wrapped with ivy leaves and vines), the flute and the wine barrels. His sacred animals were the panther and the tiger.
The Roman name of Dionysus is "Bacchus"
Myths and Fables about Dionysus The Birth of Dionysus Midas and the Touch of Gold Dionysus' Punishment on Blasphemy
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/dionysus/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce5lrfQN0Bk&feature=g-vrec
Hermes
Hermes-Family of Hermes Parents: Hermes was
the son of Zeus,
the King of the Gods, and the mountain Nymph Maea, who was a
daughter of the Titan Atlas. Hermes was born inside a cave on
Mount Cyllene in Arcadia, southern Greece.
Famous
Children: Hermaphroditus and the Satyr Pan,Hermes, the God's Messenger and Conductor of
SoulsHermes was wearing wings on his sandals and therefore was the
speediest of all Greek gods. Because of his speed, Hermes received the role of
the messenger and conductor of souls to the Underworld. Hermes was the only
Olympian god who was authorized to visit Heaven, Earth and also the Underworld
and enjoyed this way popularity among all the Greek gods and spirits.
Hermes, the God of the Thieves It is well
known that Ancient Greeks endowed their gods with human weaknesses. Hermes, for
instance, felt an irresistible impulse of stealing ever since his infancy and
quickly developed as the god of the cheaters and the thieves.
Hermes' special Relation to Zeus Hermes was a
messenger of all gods, but mostly he was known for performing duties for his
father Zeus with great pleasure. Zeus appreciated Hermes' wits highly and
always asked for Hermes' assistance throughout his decisions, especially when
it came to cheating on his wife Hera.Appearance of Hermes Hermes was a young
man, wearing traveling clothes, a flat hat known as "petasus" and winged
sandals on his feet. Oftentimes he was also considered to have wings attached
to his shoulders and hat.
Hermes usually held a winged staff with snakes
wrapped around it in his hands in order to gain access everywhere. This staff
helped Hermes to charm the gods or to wake up those who were tamed by the god
of sleep.Symbols of Hermes The caduceus (his
staff), the purse (or leather pouch), the winged sandals, the ram and the
petasus (his hat).
The Roman name of Hermes is
"Mercury"
Myths and Fables about Hermes
Hermes and the Cattle of Apollo
Hermes and the Crocus Flower
The Caduceus of Hermes
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hermes/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnbIwNM1Pac&feature=relmfu
the son of Zeus,
the King of the Gods, and the mountain Nymph Maea, who was a
daughter of the Titan Atlas. Hermes was born inside a cave on
Mount Cyllene in Arcadia, southern Greece.
Famous
Children: Hermaphroditus and the Satyr Pan,Hermes, the God's Messenger and Conductor of
SoulsHermes was wearing wings on his sandals and therefore was the
speediest of all Greek gods. Because of his speed, Hermes received the role of
the messenger and conductor of souls to the Underworld. Hermes was the only
Olympian god who was authorized to visit Heaven, Earth and also the Underworld
and enjoyed this way popularity among all the Greek gods and spirits.
Hermes, the God of the Thieves It is well
known that Ancient Greeks endowed their gods with human weaknesses. Hermes, for
instance, felt an irresistible impulse of stealing ever since his infancy and
quickly developed as the god of the cheaters and the thieves.
Hermes' special Relation to Zeus Hermes was a
messenger of all gods, but mostly he was known for performing duties for his
father Zeus with great pleasure. Zeus appreciated Hermes' wits highly and
always asked for Hermes' assistance throughout his decisions, especially when
it came to cheating on his wife Hera.Appearance of Hermes Hermes was a young
man, wearing traveling clothes, a flat hat known as "petasus" and winged
sandals on his feet. Oftentimes he was also considered to have wings attached
to his shoulders and hat.
Hermes usually held a winged staff with snakes
wrapped around it in his hands in order to gain access everywhere. This staff
helped Hermes to charm the gods or to wake up those who were tamed by the god
of sleep.Symbols of Hermes The caduceus (his
staff), the purse (or leather pouch), the winged sandals, the ram and the
petasus (his hat).
The Roman name of Hermes is
"Mercury"
Myths and Fables about Hermes
Hermes and the Cattle of Apollo
Hermes and the Crocus Flower
The Caduceus of Hermes
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hermes/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnbIwNM1Pac&feature=relmfu
Eros
Eros-Who was Eros?Eros was the Greek symbol of love and desire. He was shooting magic, golden arrows into the hearts of both mortals and immortals, spreading physical desire but also numbness and pain.
Birth of ErosEros was said to be born out of Chaos; according to another legend, though, Eros was the son of Ares, the god of War and Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, of whom Eros was the steady companion.
Appearance of ErosEros was a beautiful and very cunning small boy with wings.
Psyche, the Love of ErosEros himself was deeply in love with the Greek goddess Psyche, the goddess who incorporated human emotions.
The Roman name of Eros is "Cupid"
Modern words deriving from the god Eros: erotic, eroticism
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/eros/
Birth of ErosEros was said to be born out of Chaos; according to another legend, though, Eros was the son of Ares, the god of War and Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, of whom Eros was the steady companion.
Appearance of ErosEros was a beautiful and very cunning small boy with wings.
Psyche, the Love of ErosEros himself was deeply in love with the Greek goddess Psyche, the goddess who incorporated human emotions.
The Roman name of Eros is "Cupid"
Modern words deriving from the god Eros: erotic, eroticism
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/eros/
Helios
Helios-Birth and Family of HeliosHelios was born from the union of the celestial Titan Hyperion and Theia, the Titaness of Sight (or Euryphaessa). Helios’ sisters were Selene, the goddess of the moon, and Eos, the radiant, rosy-fingered goddess of the dawn. Helios was first married to his sister, Selene, but overall he had many wives, among them the Oceanid Perse; from their union, Helios became the father of king Aeetes, Circe and Pasiphae, the wife of Minos.
Appearance of HeliosHelios was a glowing god with bright curls of hair. He had piercing eyes gazing from his golden helmet and wore fine-spun garment. The ancient Greeks interpreted Helios as a gigantic eye with a halo, observing everything his light could touch.
The Daily Journey of HeliosMorning by morning, Eos traveled until Mount Olympus to announce her brother’s glorious arrival. Soon Helios approached the Olympus, with his winged golden chariot pulled by four horses of fire and the two siblings departed for their daily journey across the sky.
While traveling from the land of the dawn to the land of the heavens, Eos gradually transformed into Hemera (Day) and later on to Hespera (evening). Upon arrival, Helios hid himself in his golden cup and night fell upon the earth...this was the moment when his wife Selene, the goddess of the moon, departed for her own, nightly journey.
Helios and the Island of Rhodes another wife of Helios was the Nymph Rhode(meaning "rose" in the Greek language). Rhodes gave her name to the famous Greek island of Rhodes and Helios was the island’s patron deity.
The Rhodians worshipped Helios very much and organized annual festivities in his honor.
One of the island's main attractions, the Colossus of Rhodes, was built in Helios' honor and was one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus of Rhodes was a bronze, triumphal statue, about 32 meters high, that was constructed by the famous Chares of Lindos.
The Roman name of Helios is "Sol"
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/helios/
Appearance of HeliosHelios was a glowing god with bright curls of hair. He had piercing eyes gazing from his golden helmet and wore fine-spun garment. The ancient Greeks interpreted Helios as a gigantic eye with a halo, observing everything his light could touch.
The Daily Journey of HeliosMorning by morning, Eos traveled until Mount Olympus to announce her brother’s glorious arrival. Soon Helios approached the Olympus, with his winged golden chariot pulled by four horses of fire and the two siblings departed for their daily journey across the sky.
While traveling from the land of the dawn to the land of the heavens, Eos gradually transformed into Hemera (Day) and later on to Hespera (evening). Upon arrival, Helios hid himself in his golden cup and night fell upon the earth...this was the moment when his wife Selene, the goddess of the moon, departed for her own, nightly journey.
Helios and the Island of Rhodes another wife of Helios was the Nymph Rhode(meaning "rose" in the Greek language). Rhodes gave her name to the famous Greek island of Rhodes and Helios was the island’s patron deity.
The Rhodians worshipped Helios very much and organized annual festivities in his honor.
One of the island's main attractions, the Colossus of Rhodes, was built in Helios' honor and was one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus of Rhodes was a bronze, triumphal statue, about 32 meters high, that was constructed by the famous Chares of Lindos.
The Roman name of Helios is "Sol"
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/helios/
Asclepius
Asclepius-Who was Asclepius?Asclepius was the son of the Olympian god Apollo and the beautiful mortal Coronis and one of the youngest gods in Greek Mythology. According to the ancient Greek belief, Asclepius was the personification of the ideal physician, alleviating mortals from their pains.
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/asclepius/
http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/asclepius/
Triton
Triton-Family of Triton Triton was the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the Oceans and his wife Amphitrite. He lived with his parents in the depths of the seas and served as a messenger for Poseidon.
The Look of Triton Triton was a sea god with the shape of a merman, having the head and trunk of a human and the tail of a fish. Triton was often depicted with a horn in his hands or blowing a conch shell.
The Power of Triton Triton had enormous power that could move whole lands and calm seas. He even took part in the Olympian Gods's battle with the Giants and contributed in chasing the Giants away. Furthermore, like Proteus and Nereus, Triton additionally possessed the gift of prophecy.
The Look of Triton Triton was a sea god with the shape of a merman, having the head and trunk of a human and the tail of a fish. Triton was often depicted with a horn in his hands or blowing a conch shell.
The Power of Triton Triton had enormous power that could move whole lands and calm seas. He even took part in the Olympian Gods's battle with the Giants and contributed in chasing the Giants away. Furthermore, like Proteus and Nereus, Triton additionally possessed the gift of prophecy.
The Winds
The Winds- The Winds were winged gods with a human form and were created by Astraeus, the god of the stars and Eos, the goddess of the dawn.
The most important winds were Zephyrus, Boreas, Notus and Eurus. Other winds were Skiron, Kaikias, Apeliotis and Lips
The Roman name of Winds is "Venti"
Famous Winds in Greek Mythology Aeolos the Ruler of the Winds Boreas North Wind Notos South Wind Zephyr Wind of the West
The most important winds were Zephyrus, Boreas, Notus and Eurus. Other winds were Skiron, Kaikias, Apeliotis and Lips
The Roman name of Winds is "Venti"
Famous Winds in Greek Mythology Aeolos the Ruler of the Winds Boreas North Wind Notos South Wind Zephyr Wind of the West
Pan
Pan-Pan was a lascivious Satyr of the mountains and the God of the Shepherds and
the Flocks
Family of Pan
Pan was the most famous of the Satyrs and a son of Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the Nymph
Penelope(or Dryope).
Appearance of Pan
Pan was an ugly satyr with a long beard, sharp ears, goat legs and horns.
Almost none thought highly of Pan, not even his mother, who run away horrified
and full of disgust when she saw Pan for the very first time.
However, Pan was actually a kind-hearted god. Many times he is depicted
holding a pipe, delighting the gods with his divine melodies. His sacred tree
was the pine tree.
Pan means "all" in the Greek language
The modern word "panic" was named in Pan's honour,
since a sudden appearance of his would easily cause overwhelming fear and
terror.Myths about Pan
The Adventure of Pan and Syrinx
Pan and the Tears of the Pine
the Flocks
Family of Pan
Pan was the most famous of the Satyrs and a son of Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the Nymph
Penelope(or Dryope).
Appearance of Pan
Pan was an ugly satyr with a long beard, sharp ears, goat legs and horns.
Almost none thought highly of Pan, not even his mother, who run away horrified
and full of disgust when she saw Pan for the very first time.
However, Pan was actually a kind-hearted god. Many times he is depicted
holding a pipe, delighting the gods with his divine melodies. His sacred tree
was the pine tree.
Pan means "all" in the Greek language
The modern word "panic" was named in Pan's honour,
since a sudden appearance of his would easily cause overwhelming fear and
terror.Myths about Pan
The Adventure of Pan and Syrinx
Pan and the Tears of the Pine