The Greeks believed the Olympians lived on the highest
mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. The Olympian gods included: Zeus, Hera,
Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hades, Hermes, Hephaestus,
Poseidon and Hestia or later she was replaced in some lists by Dionysus.
Apollo is a Greek god and he is one of the most
important gods, he is the god of sun, light, knowledge, music, art, poetry,
oracles, medicine, archery and prophecy. He has no beard and he is very athletic.
Zeus is the ruler of heaven and earth after a revolt against his father
(kronos). He is the father of Athena, which is said that she sprung out of his head
he has to brothers Hades and Poseidom. He also married his sister. Hera
was Queen of the Olympian gods. She was the wife and sister of Zeus .Hera was a
jealous wife, and she fought with Zeus frequently over his extramarital affairs
and illegitimate children. She was the protector of women, presiding over
marriages and births. Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms,
and horses and is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy
Olympian gods. He was known to be vengeful when insulted. He is the son of
Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter,
Hestia and Hera. Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was
the goddess of harvest and fertility. She had one daughter, Persephone; Zeus
was Persephone's father. After Hades abducted Persephone, Demeter grieved. She
revealed to man the art of growing and using corn. In Greek Mythology Ares
is the god of war. He is the son of Hera and Zeus and is one of the Twelve
Olympians. In Roman Mythology his equivalent is Mars. Ares' symbols include the
sword, spear, shield, helmet, chariot, dog, boar, vulture, and flaming torch. Athena
was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She was the
daughter of Zeus; no mother bore her. She was Zeus's favourite child. According
to Homer's account in the Iliad, Athena was a fierce and ruthless warrior. Known
for protecting civilized life, she was the Goddess of the City. Athena
was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She was the daughter of
Zeus; no mother bore her. She was Zeus's favourite child. According to Homer's
account in the Iliad, Athena was a fierce and ruthless warrior. Known for
protecting civilized life, she was the Goddess of the City.