The Greek Gods - GCSE Classics 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Classical CivilizationGCSEAll boards Created by: SophieCreated on: 05-06-13 17:02 Zeus King of the gods - responsible for weather, justice, and travellers 1 of 12 Hera Queen of the gods - goddess of marriage and family. Portrayed wearing a crown or as a peacock 2 of 12 Demeter Goddess of the crops, fertility and plays an important role in the agricultural society 3 of 12 Poseidon God of the sea, earthquakes and horses. 4 of 12 Hephaistos God of metal working and fire. He was lame and had an unhappy marriage to Aphrodite. Often portrayed around weapons or jewellery 5 of 12 Apollo God of light, knowledge, music, poetry, prophecy, archery, education and the arts. 6 of 12 Artemis Twin sister of Apollo and responsible of the moon. Also goddess of childhood, childbirth and hunting 7 of 12 Athena The goddess of wisdom and the domestic arts 8 of 12 Aphrodite The goddess of love, beauty and desire. Often portrayed with a sea shell 9 of 12 Ares The god of war and destruction. 10 of 12 Hermes The messenger of the gods who protected the traders 11 of 12 Dionysus Responsible for wine, theatre, wild partying as well as fertility. 12 of 12
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