As recognizable as Zeus’s thunderbolt, or Hermes’ winged boots, Poseidon’s Trident is one of those key symbols of Greek mythology. The legendary weapon was seen in the hands of the sea god from the very beginning of Greek civilization and was passed on to his Roman counterpart, Neptune. Now a symbol found throughout art and literature, …
Of all gods revered in ancient Greece, none held as much influence as the great mother goddess herself, Gaia. Known most famously as Mother Earth, Gaia goddess is the origin of all life on Earth and was the first god to have existed in Greek cosmology. It is undeniable that Gaia is a vital god …
The name Prometheus has become synonymous with fire-thief, although there is much more to the young Titan than his infamous theft. He was notably cunning and had rebelled against his fellow Titans in the Titanomachy in favor of the victorious Olympian gods. In fact, Prometheus was believed to be a pretty good guy until he …
Apollo was one of the most influential and revered of all the Olympian gods. Temples were built for him all over the ancient world, and he was worshiped by Greeks in major cities such as Athens and Sparta. Today, he lives on as the god of the sun, light, and music. What is Apollo the …
Cronus, also known as Kronos was one of the Titans. He was the youngest of the twelve Titans and the son of Uranus (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). Cronus is most famously known for his role in the overthrow of his father, Uranus. A baby-eating, patricidal god, Cronus ruled over all after deposing his …
Demeter, daughter of Chronos, mother of Persephone, and sister of Hera, may not be one of the better-known Greek gods and goddesses, but she is one of the most important. A member of the original twelve Olympians, she played a central role in the creation of seasons. Demeter was worshiped well before many of the …