| Term | Definition |
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Zeus |
King of gods and ruler of mankind (Jupiter) |
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Poseidon |
God of sea, horses, and earthquakes (Neptune) |
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Hades |
God of underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus) (Pluto) |
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Hestia |
Goddess of hearth and home; sister of Zeus (Vesta) |
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Hera |
Queen of gods and wife of Zeus (Juno) |
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Ares |
God of war (mars) |
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Athena |
Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving (Minerva) |
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Apollo |
God of sun, music, poetry, and medicine |
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Aphrodite |
Goddess of love and beauty (Venus) |
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Hermes |
Messenger god: god of commerce, travelers, and thieves (Mercury) |
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Artemis |
Goddess of moon and hunting: patroness of maidens (Diana) |
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Hephaestus |
God of fire: forger and armor (Vulcan/Mulciber) |