According to Greek mythology, there are 12 great gods who rule the world. These gods they believe live on Mount Olympos in Greece. That is why they are called the 12 olympian gods. Since the number 13 is ominous in Greek mythology, it is believed that a god should be removed when a new god is added.
The origin of the 12 Olympian gods is based on the marriage of Kronos - Rhea. As a result of this marriage, 6 gods have emerged and the most important is Zeus.
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| 12 Olympian Gods |
12 Gods of the Greeks
1- God of ZEUS (Jupiter)
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| greek gods: zeus |
Zeus is called the god of the gods. He is the king of Olympus. He is known as the god of the sky and weather events. Eagle, lightning, throne, scepter are used as Zeus' symbols. They had many children from many marriages.
2- God of POSEIDON (Neptune)
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| Poseidon |
Poseidon is known as the god of the sea, horse, and earthquake. He is the brother of Zeus. He is thought to be the second most important god after Zeus. Since the two sides of the novel are the sea, they show great respect to Poseidon, the god of the sea.
3- HADES (Pluto)
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| Hades |
The Romans call it Pluto.
4- HERA (Iuno)
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| God of Hera |
Hera is known as the goddess of marriage. She is Zeus' sister and at the same time his wife. It is said that the Trojan war broke out after a Troian said that he was a more beautiful woman than Hera. She is an extremely jealous and ambitious woman. She has no qualms about doing evil. Its icon is a peacock.
5. HERMES (Mercurius)
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| Hermes |
Hermes is the messenger of Zeus. He is a very agile and very fast god. It is believed that he started stealing when he was just a day old. He has taken on the protection of thieves and merchants. He is known as the god of fertility and dreams. He is the son of Zeus from Maia, not Hera. Its symbol is a golden wand.
6- DIONYSUS
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| Dionysus |
Dionysus is the god of wine, entertainment, and ceremony. He is the youngest god of Olympus. He is the son of Zeus and the mortal princess Semele. Her mother is not a goddess. He is the only demigod among the Olympian gods. He is known as the god of the grape harvest and the first steps of the theater were taken with the ceremonies held in his name. Its symbol is vintage and vine leaves.
7- HEPHAISTOS (Vulcanus)
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| Hephaistos |
Hephaistos is the god of fire and iron. It protects agriculture, weaving, and handicrafts because it is timeless. It is said to be the ugliest of the gods. He is the son of Zeus and Hera.
8- APOLLON (Apollo)
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| Apollon |
Apollo is the god of the sun, music, and art. It establishes a bond between people and gods. The stringed instrument plays the lyre. It is said to be healing to patients. Its symbol is laurel. He is the son of Zeus and Leto. He is also the twin sister of Artemis.
9- ARTEMIS (DIANA)
Artemis is the goddess of birth and archery. It is the chief hunter of Olympos. If a woman died without suffering, it is believed that it was with the silver arrows of Artemis. He loves wild animals, young, and features deer.
10- ARES (Mars)
Ares is the god of war. He is an extremely hard-hearted and vengeful god. The Greeks do not like Ares very much, but the Romans called it mars and loved it. They portray him as the god of a superior and noble appearance dressed in shiny armor and never defeated.
11- ATHENA (Minerva)
She is the goddess of intelligence. Athens, the capital of Greece today, was named after this goddess. It is believed that he was protecting the city of Athens. She is the daughter of Zeus, but she has no mother. She is Zeus' favorite and most trusted child. He would only let him carry the lightning bolt that was his weapon. It is believed that she was born as an adult, not in childhood.
12- APHRODITE (Venus)
She is the goddess of love, affection, and beauty. It connects people with a love potion. Eros is his son. The goddess is often depicted naked and mythologically reflects physical beauty. She married Hephaistos, the ugliest of the gods, but she did not do this willingly. It is believed that she even cheated on Ares and her husband. She helps the people of Troy with Ares in the Trojan war she. Its symbol is an apple.