In Greek mythology we are confronted with the fact that the gods of Olympus do not correspond to our natural understanding of the divine. They are not alien to anything human. They do not teach and do not instruct, because they have themselves no firm moral foundations. They often err. The gods of Olympus are deprived of authority that it is simply unacceptable for religion. They are immortal, but not omnipotent, because they are just like people, are subject to destiny. A list of the gods of Olympus is quite long, but we will try to recall the most famous of these characters of Greek mythology in his narrative. So, let's begin.
The Gods of Olympus: names and characteristics
The Greek deities are actually countless, but we will tell only about the most famous of them.
Zeus
After numerous victories over the titans and giants, that God began to rule over heaven and earth. Zeus obeyed like ordinary people, and similar deities. He became drowtales life, universal protector and Savior, organizer and patron Saint of soldiers.
Poseidon
This “cinecurry" God reigns over all the salt water. He doesn't care about the life of Olympus, and it lives on the seabed in a magnificent Palace with his wife Amphitrite. It was believed that Poseidon is not inferior in power to Zeus.
Ger
Sister of Zeus, this goddess became his wife. She was considered a model of marital fidelity, a homemaker. But she was not happy in the marriage, because of her amorous husband, Zeus was often around both on Olympus and on earth.
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Demetra
Her sister, this goddess was called these gods, like Poseidon, Zeus and Hades. Demeter was considered the goddess of the earth, and called her only as the mother, the Ancestress.
Hephaestus
God is the worker, the patron of fire and metal, he was also the husband of the beautiful Aphrodite. It was he, Hephaestus, taught people the construction of beautiful houses and furniture.
Athena
The Daughter of Zeus, coming from his head. This goddess was in charge of the military and knitting. All the gods of Olympus were dressed and shod in associated Athena clothing.
Ares
His name disgusted all people, because he was a fierce opponent Arena, protector, and friend of Eris - the goddess of discord. This God of war was out for blood and killing indiscriminately all – and right and guilty.
Apollon
A Beautiful young man, the son of Zeus, was the God of poetry and music. In addition, he guarded the herd and sunlight, was the patron of the muses.
Artemis
Sister of Apollo was the goddess of mountains and forests. She is known as the guardian of nature and animals. According to other sources Artemis-goddess of the hunt and death.
Hermes
This God known as the protector of traders and merchants, peddler of information, as well, and the assistant thieves. In addition, Hermes is considered the protector of herds and shepherds.
Aphrodite
The amazing goddess born from sea foam. Aphrodite was the goddess of beauty and love, desire and passion.
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