Greek Gods

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of earthquakes, streams, and horses. Hesta was the sister of Zeus.
She was the goddess of the household. Ares was one of Zeus' sons. He was the
god of war. He loved Aphrodite. Apollo was also a son of Zeus. Apollo drove
the chariot of the sun across the skies. He was the music maker of the gods and
was the god of light, music, medicine, agriculture, and prophecy. He was also
Known as Helios, the sun god. Hermes was the messenger of the gods and the
protector of travelers who escorted the dead down to Hades. He was also a son of
Zeus. Athena was Zeus' favorite daughter because she had sprung fully armed
from his head when Zeus swallowed her mother, Metis. She was the goddess of
wisdom and war. Frequently she was called Pallas. Artemis was the twin
sister of Apollo. She was the moon goddess and also the goddess of vegetables,
birth, and the hunt. She was the favorite among people. Artimes was often
pictured with a stag or hunting dogs. Hades another one of Zeus' ...

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