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Max's Greek Gods
Greek Gods
14
History
6th Grade
11/03/2011

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Zeus
Definition
god of the heavens and earth, ruler of weather, giver of justice-symbol- sharped eyed eagle and the mighty oak tree
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Hera
Definition
goddess of marriage and married women-symbol-cow
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Poseiden
Definition
god of the sea and earthquakes-symbol-trident(three pronged spear)
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Apollo
Definition
god of sunlight, truth, poetry, music, and healing-symbol-lyre and the laurel wreath
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Hephaestus
Definition
god of blacksmiths, metalworkers, and craftsmen-symbol-anvil(metalworkers tools)
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Hades
Definition
god of the underworld-symbol-bident(two pronged spear),cypress tree, and Cerberus(three headed guard dog)
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Artemis
Definition
godess of moon, single women, hunting, and childbirth-symbol-a crescent moon, a stag, or bows and arrows
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Hermes
Definition
god of trade, travel, and theft-symbol-bag of money, or a winged staff with snakes around it
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Dionysus
Definition
god of wine, parties, and drama-symbol-ivy, bunches of grapes, a wine cup,or a leopard
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Hestia
Definition
goddess of the hearth anhd home-symbol-hearth fire
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Demeter
Definition
goddes of all growing things-symbol-sheaf of wheat and the cornucopia
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Athena
Definition
goddes of wisdom, statecraft, and war-symbol-owl and olive tree
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Aphrodite
Definition
goddess of love and beauty-symbol-dove, sparrow, rose, and myrtle
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Ares
Definition
god of war, hatred, and violence-symbol-dogs, vulturs, or spear and shield
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