Greek Gods List • Names of the Greek Gods - Greek Gods and Goddesses The gods, much like the Greek goddesses of history, have very exaggerated personalities and they are plagued with personal flaws and negative emotions despite they immortality and superhero-like powers This page is a list of the names of Greek gods in ancient mythology and their roles
Athena • Facts about the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War Unlike other Greek goddesses and gods, there isn’t as much known about the early life of Athena Early tablets called the Linear B tablets mention her name and refer to her as Lady of Athens
Hestia • Facts and Information on Greek Goddess Hestia Hestia was the goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, domesticity, family, and the state She was one of only three virgin goddesses, next to Athena and Artemis Although both Poseidon and Apollo wanted to marry her, Hestia made an oath to Zeus that she would remain forever pure and undefiled, never entering into a union with a man
Greek Goddess of Marriage and Queen of Olympus - Greek Gods and Goddesses In images and statues, Hera is portrayed as being majestic and solemn, crowned with the polos – a high cylindrical crown worn by many of the Great Goddesses Even before her marriage with Zeus, she ruled over the heavens and the Earth
Artemis – Goddess of Hunting - Greek Gods and Goddesses Greek mythology is filled with respected gods and goddesses that continue to inspire Artemis is known as the goddess of the hunt and is one of the most respected of all the ancient Greek deities It is thought that her name, and even the goddess herself, may even be pre-Greek
Goddess Gaea ( Gaia ) The Greek Goddess of Earth - Greek Gods and Goddesses As one of the more popular Greek goddesses, many people worshiped Gaia and built temples in her honor One legend claims that she was the creator of Delphi It says that while clad as a tree, she stood in the center of town and spoke to a stone, which came to life
Electra • Facts and Information on the Goddess Electra History of Electra Greek Goddess Greek Goddess Electra was born to King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra She was crowned princess of Argos Argos is a city in Argolis, a territory belonging to Greece Electra had two sisters named Iphigeneia and Chrysothemis, and one brother named Orestes One story says that Iphigeneia was killed as a […]
Greek Gods and Goddesses • Facts and Information This website is an easy-to-follow overview of the many Greek gods and goddesses of Greek mythology From the Olympian gods and goddesses right down to the many minor gods and goddesses found in Greek literature, you'll find quick and fun information on many gods and goddesses
Greek Myths, Stories and Legends - Greek Gods and Goddesses In Ancient Greek mythology, gods and goddesses regularly interacted with mere mortals In most cases, the greek gods did acts that were worthy of praise and worship However, some interactions highlighted the vindictive nature of the deities