Greek Gods and Goddesses - Descriptions

Zeus

god of the sky and lord of the universe; lightning bolts

Poseidon

god of the sea; trident

Hades

god of the underworld; cap of invisibility

Hera

goddess of marriage; scepter

Demeter

goddess of the harvest; wheat

Aphrodite

goddess of love; dove

Ares

god of war; spear and helmet

Athena

goddess of wisdom; owl

Apollo

god of sun, music and archery; lyre

Artemis

goddess of hunts and archery; bow and arrow

Hephaestus

god of fire and the forge; hammer

Hermes

god of travel and athletics; messenger of the gods; caduceus