From the Olympian gods and goddesses right down to the many minor gods and goddesses found in Greek literature, here we have brought you some facts about the Greek gods.
1. Dionysus was primarily known as the God of the Vine and was the last god to enter Olympus. Upon reaching adulthood, Dionysus wandered the Earth, teaching men the culture of the vine.
2. It is believed that Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. He was also known as god of fire.
3. Hermes was considered a “trickster” due to his cunning and clever personality. He was mainly known for his work to pass messages from one person to other.
4. Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He was also considered as god of sea and protector of all water bodies.
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5. Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea and she was the goddess of harvest and fertility.
6. Athena was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She also served as guardian to Athens.
7. Aphrodite was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. It is also believed that she fought on the side of Paris, during the Trojan side.
8. Zeus was the father of the famous Greek hero Hercules.The name Zeus means “bright” or “sky.”
9. Hades was also called the God of Wealth or “the rich one” because he possessed the precious metals of the earth.
10. Hera was queen of the Olympian gods. She was the protectors of heroes and even after various fights, she never got any single injury.
11. Artemis was primarily a virgin huntress, goddess of wildlife and patroness of hunters. She was an important goddess in the lives of women, especially when it came to marriage and young creatures.
