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God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, justice, King of the Gods and the “Father of Gods and men”. A complete A-Z list of the Greek gods of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
A complete A-Z list of the Greek goddesses of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
Roman Gods A Complete List of Roman Gods, Their Names & Their Realms of Influence. This page is a list of the names of Roman gods in ancient mythology and their roles. It will be continually updated with additions, corrections and more information on each of the 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.
For instance, the Greek god of war, Ares, known for his fierce and tumultuous nature, was transformed into Mars, a more disciplined and virtuous figure in Roman culture. In the table below is a list of the Greek Gods and Heroes and their Roman equivalents: Greek Name. Roman Name. Role. Zeus.
He was the primordial god of the sky and the starry heavens. He ruled the universe, and his name means sky or heaven. Uranus literally was the sky, which the Greeks envisioned as a brass dome studded with stars.
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.
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld and the god of the dead. Hades was also known as Haides, Aidoneus, Plouton, Pluto, and Dis. The god of the Underworld also had a connection to the Earth’s riches. According to Greek mythology, he presided over hidden wealth. The name “Hades” is also the name of the god’s realm.
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.
But did you know that the Greek gods have equivalents for each of these planets? We will explore the names of the planets and their corresponding Greek gods and goddesses. Are you ready to learn about some powerful deities? The Sun. In Greek mythology, the sun is associated with the god Apollo.