Greek Gods And Goddesses

Fast Facts - Greeks believed in myths, or tradtional stories about gods and heroes- Believed Greek gods had great powers but looked and acted like human beings- Gods were believed to be immortal beings

Greek Godsand Goddesses

Mount Olympus was the home of the gods.

Athena - Goddess of Wisdom, War and Useful ArtsApollo - God of arts, music, poetry, prophecy, medicineAres - God of WaterAphrodite - Goddess of love and beautyHades - God of the Underworld and dead

Zeus was considered the king of the gods

Some important Gods and Goddesses:Zeus - God of the skyHera - Goddess of Marriage, Family and MothersPoseidon - God of the SeaDemeter - Goddess of AgricultureArtemis - Goddess of the moon, the hunt, and young maidens