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Zeynep İrem Bayraklı
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(As I could not edit the chart, I wrote them like this. 
Zeus
Roman name: Jupiter
Realm: King of the Gods, god of lightning and thunder, the sky and the heavens
Symbol: thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree
Zeus was the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea. He was the most powerful of all the gods and was
known for his strength and authority. He was also known for his numerous affairs and was often
depicted with a lightning bolt in his hand, ready to strike those who opposed him. He was the ruler
of Mount Olympus, where the gods lived, and was often consulted for advice and wisdom.
Hera
Roman name: Juno
Realm: Marriage and family
Symbol: Peacock, cow, diadem (a type of crown)
Facts/Characteristics:
Hera was the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
She was considered the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and the family.
She was known for her jealousy and often punished Zeus's lovers and their children.
She was also associated with the peacock, which was believed to represent her watchful and
protective nature over her domain.
Hera was sometimes worshipped as a mother goddess, and she was considered a powerful deity in
ancient Greece.
Poseidon
Roman Name: Neptune
Realm: God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses
Symbol: Trident
Facts and Characteristics: Known for his tempestuous temper, he is the brother of Zeus and Hades,
and second only to Zeus in power. He is the father of many legendary creatures such as the cyclops
Polyphemus and the winged horse Pegasus.
Hades
Roman Name: Pluto
Realm: God of the underworld and the dead
Symbol: Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld
Facts and Characteristics: Brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades is often portrayed as dark and
grim. He rarely leaves the underworld, except to pursue his love interests, like Persephone, whom
he abducted and made his queen.
Athena
Roman Name: Minerva
Realm: Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts
Symbol: Owl and olive tree
Facts and Characteristics: Athena was born fully grown and armored from the head of Zeus. She
is a virgin goddess and is associated with wisdom, strategy, and heroic endeavor. Her temple, the
Parthenon, stands atop the Acropolis in Athens.
Apollo
Roman Name: Apollo
Realm: God of music, poetry, prophecy, and the sun
Symbol: Lyre, sun chariot
Facts and Characteristics: Apollo is often depicted as youthful and handsome, with flowing hair.
He is the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis. Apollo is associated with
medicine, healing, and the arts.
Artemis
Roman Name: Diana
Realm: Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, childbirth, and the moon
Symbol: Bow and arrow, deer
Facts and Characteristics: Artemis is often portrayed as a virgin huntress, and is fiercely
independent. She is the twin sister of Apollo, and is associated with childbirth, wild animals, and
the protection of young women and children.
Aphrodite
Roman Name: Venus
Realm: Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility
Symbol: Dove, myrtle tree
Facts and Characteristics: Aphrodite was born from the foam of the sea, near the island of Cyprus.
She is often depicted as a seductive, irresistible figure, and is associated with romantic love,
beauty, and pleasure.
Hermes
Roman Name: Mercury
Realm: God of commerce, thieves, travelers, and messengers
Symbol: Caduceus (a winged staff with two snakes), winged sandals
Facts and Characteristics: Hermes is known for his cunning and swiftness. He is a messenger of
the gods and often assists mortals in their endeavors. Hermes is associated with trade, travel, and
theft.
Ares
Roman Name: Mars
Realm: God of war and violence
Symbol: Spear, shield, helmet
Facts and Characteristics: Ares is often depicted as a bloodthirsty, brutal god, and is associated
with the chaos and carnage of war. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, and is often at odds with his
siblings and fellow gods.
Hephaestus
Roman Name: Vulcan
Realm: God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship
Symbol: Hammer, anvil
Facts and Characteristics: Hephaestus is often depicted as physically disabled, but incredibly
skilled with his craft. He is married to Aphrodite,
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