Mythology 1: Greek (THE 12 OLYMPIANS part 1)

Greek Mythology

In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the twelve Olympians are the major deities of the Greek pantheon, commonly considered to be Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, and either Hestia or Dionysus.

Zeus, God of the Skies

ZEUS was the King of the Gods and the god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate, and kingship. He was depicted as a regal, mature man with a sturdy figure and dark beard. His usual attributes were a lightning bolt, a royal sceptre and an eagle.

Poseidon, God of the Oceans

POSEIDON was the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought and horses.

He was depicted as a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident (a three-pronged fisherman's spear).

Hera, Goddess of Marriage

HERA was the Olympian queen of the gods, and the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven. She was usually depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a crown and holding a royal, lotus-tipped sceptre, and sometimes accompanied by a lion, cuckoo or hawk.