Poseidon was the god of the sea and horses. He was the brother of Zeus. He was known for his bad temper and was greatly feared because of his ability to cause earthquakes. He was believed to be able to make fresh water gush forth from the earth.
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Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. She was the wife of Hephaistos but was in love with the war god Ares.
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Hermes was the god of travel, business, weights and measures and sports. He was the messenger of the gods and guided the souls of the dead to the underworld. His staff caused men to fall asleep instantly.
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Artemis was the goddess of hunting, archery and childbirth. She was also the goddess of wild animals. She had the ability to send plagues or sudden death to mortals, but she could also heal them. She was the twin sister of the god Apollo.
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Ares was the god of war. However, unlike Athena, he was not very cunning in battle. He was not a popular god. In 'The Iliad' Zeus complained that Ares was the most hated of all his children.
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Hephaistos was the god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths and craftworkers. He was lame and this led to him being thrown out of Mount Olympus. He was married to the goddess Aphrodite. He was the father of Erechtheus the legendary king of Athens.
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Dionysos was the fun loving god of high spirits, strong emotions and wine. He is also closely associated with drama and the theatre.
