Renowned in Greek mythology for his numerous erotic adventures, he fathered three of the Olympians. Notorious for throwing lightning bolts when angry, he was the sky and thunder god. Zeus, son of Kronos and Rhea, sat at the head of the pantheon. Other divinities in Greek mythology often associated with them include Hades, Hekate and Hestia. The twelve Greek gods are Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Demeter, Hephaistos, Hermes, Ares, Athene and Dionysos. The war-god Ares was rebranded as Mars. Only Apollo, who was revered by successive Roman emperors, retained his Greek name. Zeus, the mightiest of the gods, became Jupiter. For instance, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, became Venus. When they conquered Greece, they renamed all but one of the gods. How many of us could name even half of them?ĭoing so is tricky because of the Romans. There are fully twelve Olympians and other divinities as well. These sources will be physical and digital in format.As captivating as they are, individual Greek gods remain a hodgepodge to many. Some examples of the types of resources that would be beneficial to this topic are famous fictional works (like The Iliad, The Odyssey), lists of more contemporary works that can be used by teachers and students (like Percy Jackson), nonfiction compilations of gods and goddesses in Greek mythos, and primary sources (like paintings, poetry, temples of Grecian gods). The resources found will provide a wide range of information about the gods and how they fit into the mythology through nonfiction and fictional works, documentaries, websites, and Libguides. Users can utilize it as a way to find authoritative and fictional works that cultivate an understanding of the Greek gods and goddesses for scholarly or recreational use. You will find a compilation of authoritative resources that dive into the world of Greek mythology and help explain the different gods/goddesses, their powers, and their significance to that time period. This Libguide was designed for those unfamiliar with Greek gods/goddesses and their place in Greek mythology. The Titans were overthrown when Zeus led the Olympians to revolt against their leader, Cronus. Titans: Titans were the powerful beings who presided over the earth before the Olympians were born and are considered their ancestors. Fickle, emotional, and easily bored, these deities created drama and mischief for mortals. Olympians: Twelve major gods and goddesses represented in Greek mythology were named the Olympians who resided on Mount Olympus. Ancient Greeks used their gods/goddesses to explain the world around them with a human perspective. These gods/goddesses were responsible for the physical, emotional, and spiritual happenings of humanity as well as things like weather and fortune.
Gods/Goddesses: Ancient Greeks were polytheistic, or believing in many gods. Myth: A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. These orally communicated stories were passed down through families before being written down by poets like Homer and Hesiod. Greek Mythology: A collection of stories, rituals, and beliefs that revolve around the gods, heroes, and monsters from Ancient Greece.