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| The Queen of Olympus, sister and wife of Zeus. Protector of marriage and married women. She was most known for punishing women who had relations with Zeus. The peacock and cow are sacred to her. |
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| A son of the Titan Iapetus, and an immortal. He sided with Zeus against the Titans. Prometheus is known for his affection for man kind and gave them fire. For this Zeus had him chained to a rock so the birds could eat his liver everyday. |
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| Children of Ouranos (sky) and Gaia (earth). Their children eventually divided and fought. Cronos leading the older titans and Zeus leading the younger group named Olympians. Once Zeus won he threw the opposing group to Tartarus (underworld). |
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Who is Zeus?
(Roman: Jupiter) |
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| The all powerful sky/lightning god, ruler of Olympus, and father of the Olympian Gods. Wife is Hera. He is also know for his many lovers. |
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| Who is Pandora? What did she do? |
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| Pandora means "the gift to all" was the first woman made bt the gods. She was given a box and told to never open it. Pandora lifted the lid and out flew the plagues and sorrows for mankind. One thing remained in the box though, Hope. |
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