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Zeus
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King of the Gods and God of the Sky
Wields the thunderbolt; overthrew his father Cronus to lead the Olympians.
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Greek Mythology - 40 Essential Stories & Figures
Discover Greek mythology with 40 flashcards covering Olympian gods, heroes, monsters, and famous myths.
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Hera
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Queen of the Gods and Goddess of Marriage
Wife of Zeus; known for her jealousy and protecting the sanctity of family.
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Poseidon
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God of the Sea, Earthquakes, and Horses
Carries a trident; created horses from sea foam and causes storms.
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Demeter
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Goddess of Agriculture and the Harvest
Mother of Persephone; her grief during her daughter's absence causes winter.
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Athena
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Goddess of Wisdom, War Strategy, and Handicrafts
Born fully grown from Zeus's forehead; patron goddess of Athens.
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Apollo
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God of Music, Prophecy, Healing, and the Sun
Twin of Artemis; leader of the Muses and god of the Oracle at Delphi.
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Artemis
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Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon, and Virginity
Twin of Apollo; protector of young girls and wild animals.
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Ares
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God of War and Violence
Represents the physical and bloody aspects of battle; son of Zeus and Hera.
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Aphrodite
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Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Desire
Born from sea foam; her beauty caused conflict among both gods and mortals.
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Hephaestus
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God of Fire, Metalworking, and Forges
The blacksmith of the gods; husband of Aphrodite despite his physical disability.
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