Gods of Ancient Greece
ZEUS
Zeus was the King of All Gods and the ruler of the world, residing on the
top of Mount Olympia. Olympia and Dhodhoni are the two places where he was
predominantly worshipped.
APHRODITE
Aphrodite, born from the sea was the Goddess of love and beauty. The region
of Corinth is where her most important temple was built.
APOLLO
God of male beauty and Patron of the Arts, Apollo's chief sanctuary was
at Delphi. However, he was also worshipped at Corinth and Vassai.
ARTEMES
Artemes the huntress, and twin sister of Apollo, is the Goddess of chasity.
Her most important temples were situated in Delphi and Vravrona.
ATHENA
Athena, the Patron Goddess of Athens was one of the most important Gods,
and the Parthenon temple, residing on the top of the Acropolis in Athens,
is her greatest temple. Athena was also the divinity of art and crafts,
wisdom and of course, victory.
ARIS
Aris was the God of war, and also the lover of Aphrodite.
POSEIDON
The brother of Zeus, Poseidon is the God of the sea, storms and earthquakes.
Though he lost out to Athena for Athens, he was built an equally impressive
temple which resides at Cape Sounion.
HERMES
The God of communication and commerce, Hermes was the Messenger of the Gods.
DEMETER
Worshipped mainly at Elevsis, Demeter was the Goddess of fertility.
HERA
Wife of Zeus, Hera was the Goddess of marriage, with her main temples being
found at Olympia and Argos.
DIONYSOS
The God of Wine and Celebrations, Dionysos was worshipped in Athens as well
on Mount Parnassos.
