“A Family of Gods”

Greek Mythology

Zeus

• King of the gods• Leader of the Twelve Olympians

who rule over different areas of human life and the natural world.

• Defeated the Titans.• The god of the sky and storms.

Hera

• Hera is the wife/queen to Zeus.• The goddess of marriage and women.

Athena

• Athena is the daughter of Zeus.

• The goddess of wisdom and war.

Apollo• Apollo is the son of Zeus.• The god of light, the sun, poetry and music.

Hermes• Hermes is the son of Zeus.• Messenger of the gods. God of commerce

and travelers.

Poseidon• Poseidon is Zeus’ brother.• The god of the sea, water and earthquakes.

Hades• Hades is Zeus’ brother.• He is King of the Underworld and the god of

the dead.