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A Complete List of Greek Gods, Their Names & Their Realms of Influence. There have been many Greek gods mentioned across thousands of stories in Greek mythology – from the Olympian gods all the way down to the many minor gods.
In the ancient Greek world, the Twelve great gods and goddesses of the Greeks were referred to as the Olympian Gods, or the Twelve Olympians. The name of this powerful group of gods comes from Mount Olympus, where the council of 12 met to discuss matters. All 12 Olympians had a home on Mount Olympus and that was where they were most commonly found.
A complete A-Z list of the Greek goddesses of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
Zeus is the Greek God of The Sky and Thunder and king of all the Gods. He was the first of the gods and a very imposing figure. Often referred to as the “Father of Gods and men”, he is a sky god who controls lightning (often using it as a weapon) and thunder.
The Romans, pragmatic and disciplined, adopted most of the Greek Gods and Goddesses into their own pantheon. Often changing their names and attributes to better align with Roman values and societal norms.
Ares is the god of war, one of the Twelve Olympian gods and the son of Zeus and Hera. In literature he represents the violent and physical untamed aspect of war, which is in contrast to Athena who represents military strategy and generalship as the goddess of intelligence.
In Greek mythology, the gods were incredibly powerful beings who controlled the forces of nature and human destiny. They could make or break empires, and their whims often decided the fate of mortals.
Aeolus is the name of a few different characters in Greek mythology, but the one most commonly associated with the name is the god of winds. He plays a key role in Homer’s Odyssey, in which he’s also known as the keeper of the winds.
Greek mythology is full of legendary creatures that continue to inspire fiction today. From the famous Cerbeus guarding the gates to the Underworld to the ghastly Hecatoncheires of immortal lineage, these beasts frequently appeared throughout the mythos.
Hades is the Greek god of the Dead and ruler of the underworld, the place where human souls go after death. His name became associated with his domain.