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    The document provides summaries of several Greek gods and goddesses: Apollo was the son of Leto and Zeus, born on Delos and known for his archery skills. Athena was the goddess of war and one of three virgin goddesses. Ares was the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. Poseidon wielded the trident and was god of the sea. Hermes served as messenger to the gods and was known as a trickster.

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    APOLLO

    Apollo was the son of Leto and Zeus. He was born on the island of Delos.
    He and his twin sister Artemis, also an Olympian, shared an aptitude for
    archery.The nine Muses were companions of his; they were goddesses
    known for inspiring art and music

    ZEUS

    Zeus was the father of the famous Greek hero Hercules.The name Zeus
    means "bright" or "sky."His weapon of choice was the thunderbolt, made
    for him by the Cyclops.

    HADES

    He was also called the God of Wealth or “the rich one” because he
    possessed the precious metals of the earth. Hades had a cap or helmet
    that made its wearer invisible.His wife was Persephone, Demeter’s only
    daughter, whom he kidnapped and made his queen

    DEMETER

    Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was the goddess of
    harvest and fertility.Only women attended the Thesmophoria, a fertility
    festival held in honor of Demeter

    ATHENA

    Athena was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She is
    one of three virgin goddesses; the other two were Hestia and
    Artemis.Athena served as a guardian of Athens, where the Parthenon
    served as her temple

    ARTEMIS
    Artemis was daughter of Zeus and Leto and twin sister of Apollo. She was
    primarily a virgin huntress, goddess of wildlife and patroness of
    hunters.She was an important goddess in the lives of women, especially
    when it came to marriage and young creatures

    ARES

    He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to
    Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares
    and Aphrodite.Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he
    represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.

    APHRODITE

    Aphrodite was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the
    Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris.Aphrodite and her son
    Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named
    Europa

    POSEIDON

    Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He
    wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is
    reflected in art.Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the
    protector of all waters.

    HERA

    Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the
    Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes.Hera had
    few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.

    HEPHAESTUS
    Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. He was the workman of the
    immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons.Hephaestus was known as the God of
    Fire.

    HERMES

    Hermes was considered a “trickster” due to his cunning and clever


    personality. He primarily served as the herald or messenger of the
    gods.Hermes was born in a cave on a mountain in Arcadia; he was
    conceived and born within the course of one day

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