The olympians

• What is the nature of the stories created by the Ancient Greeks about their gods?

  They are complex and intricately connected series of stories that explain how the world works.
• Who is the King of the Gods in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Zeus
• What are the main attributes associated with Zeus?

  His usual attributes are a lightning bolt, a royal sceptre, and an eagle.
• Who is Hera in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Hera is the Olympian queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage, women, the sky, and the stars of heaven.
• How is Hera typically depicted in art?

  She is usually depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a crown and holding a royal lotus-tipped sceptre.
• What is Poseidon known for in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Poseidon is the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought, and horses.
• What are the typical depictions of Poseidon in art?

  He is depicted as a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident.
• Who is Demeter in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Demeter is the Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread.
• How is Demeter typically depicted in art?

  She is depicted as a mature woman, often wearing a crown and bearing sheaves of wheat or a cornucopia.
• What is Hestia known for in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Hestia is the virgin goddess of the hearth and the home.
• What role does Hestia play in the family?

  She presides over the cooking of bread and the preparation of the family meal.
• Who is Athena in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Athena is the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel.
• How is Athena typically depicted in art?

  She is depicted as a stately woman armed with a shield and spear, wearing a long robe and crested helm.
• What is Hephaestus known for in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Hephaestus is the Olympian god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry, and sculpture.
• How is Hephaestus typically depicted in art?

  He is depicted as a bearded man holding a hammer and tongs, and sometimes riding a donkey.
• Who is Ares in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Ares is the Olympian god of war, hate, courage, and civil order.
• How is Ares typically depicted in art?

  He is depicted as either a mature, bearded warrior armed for battle, or a nude, beardless youth with a helm and spear.
• Who is Aphrodite in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Aphrodite is the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation.
• What are the typical attributes associated with Aphrodite?

  Her attributes include a dove, apple, scallop shell, and mirror.
• Who is Hermes in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Hermes is the Olympian god of herds and flocks, travellers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning.
• How is Hermes typically depicted in art?


  He is depicted as either a handsome and athletic, beardless youth or as an older, bearded man, with winged boots and a herald's wand.
• Who is Apollo in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Apollo is the Olympian god of prophecy and oracles, music, song, and poetry.
• How is Apollo typically depicted in art?

  He is depicted as a handsome, beardless youth with long hair and attributes such as a wreath and branch of laurel, bow and quiver of arrows, raven, and lyre.
• Who is Artemis in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Artemis is the Olympian goddess of hunting, the wilderness, and wild animals.
• How is Artemis typically depicted in art?

  She is usually depicted as a girl or young maiden with a hunting bow and quiver of arrows.
• Who is Dionysus in Ancient Greek mythology?

  Dionysus is the Olympian god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, madness, and wild frenzy.
• How is Dionysus typically depicted in art?

  He is depicted as either an older, bearded god or a long-haired youth, often accompanied by a troop of Satyrs and Maenads.
• What are the main Olympian gods and goddesses in Ancient Greek mythology?


  • Zeus: King of the Gods, god of the sky and weather.
  • Hera: Queen of the Gods, goddess of marriage and women.
  • Poseidon: God of the sea and earthquakes.
  • Demeter: Goddess of agriculture and grain.
  • Hestia: Goddess of the hearth and home.
  • Athena: Goddess of wisdom and crafts.
  • Hephaestus: God of fire and metalworking.
  • Ares: God of war and courage.
  • Aphrodite: Goddess of love and beauty.
  • Hermes: God of trade and thievery.
  • Apollo: God of prophecy and music.
  • Artemis: Goddess of hunting and wilderness.
  • Dionysus: God of wine and festivity.