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Mythology
Greek and Roman Gods
14
English
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02/10/2005

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Term
Zeus
Definition
Roman: Jupiter/ Jove

Domain: King of the Gods, Lord of the Sky

Symbols: thunderbolt, eagle
Term
Poseidon
Definition
Roman: Neptune

Domain: God of the Sea and Earthquakes

Symbols: Trident, Dolphin
Term
Hades
Definition
Roman: Pluto

Domain: God of the Underworld and Wealth

Symbols: Bident and Helmet of Invisibility
Term
Hera
Definition
Roman: Juno

Domain: Goddess of Marriage and Maternity

Symbols: Peacock, Cow, and Pomegranate
Term
Hestia
Definition
Roman: Vesta

Domain: Goddess of Domestic Life and the Hearth Fire

Symbol: The Hearth Fire
Term
Demeter
Definition
Roman: Ceres

Domain: Goddess of Crops and Harvest

Symbol: Sheaf of Grain
Term
(Phoebus) Apollo
Definition
Roman: Apollo
Domain: God of Sun, Light, Music, and Medicine

Symbols: Sun, Lyre, Golden Bow and Arrows (some say silver)
Term
Artemis
Definition
Roman: Diana

Domain: Goddess of Moon, Hunting, and Wild Beasts

Symbols: Moon, Silver Bow and Arrow, Cypress
Term
(Pallas) Athena
Definition
Roman: Minerva

Domain: Goddess of Wisdom, Peace, and Defensive War

Symbols: Owl, Olive Tree
Term
Ares
Definition
Roman: Mars

Domain: God of Offensive War

Symbols: Vulture, Dogs, and all Weapons
Term
Aphrodite
Definition
Roman: Venus

Domain: Goddess of Love and Beauty, Laughter and Pleasure

Symbols: Dove, Swan, and Myrtle Bush
Term
Dionysus
Definition
Roman: Bacchus/ Liber

Domain: Godd of Wine, Vegetation, and Freedom

Symbols: The Ram and Grapes
Term
Hephaestus
Definition
Roman: Vulcan

Domain: God of Fire and Metalworking

Symbols: Anvil and Hammer, Forge
Term
Hermes
Definition
Roman: Mercury

Domain: Messenger for the Gods, God of Luck, Travel, Thieves, and Commerce

Symbols: Winged Hat and Sandals, Caduceus[image]
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