Major Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology
Zeus (Roman name Jupiter) was the supreme god of the Olympians. He was the father of the heroes Perseus and Heracles Zeus also was accorded supreme authority on earth and on Mount Olympus. Zeus - King of the Gods.
Hera (Roman name Juno) was the goddess of marriage. Hera was the wife of Zeus and Queen of the Olympians. Hera was worshipped throughout Greece, and the oldest and most important temples were consecrated to her. Hera - Queen of the Gods.
Aphrodite - goddess of love and beauty and fertility. She was also a protectress of sailors. The poet Hesiod said that Aphrodite was born from sea-foam. Homer, on the other hand, said that she was the daughter of Zeus Zeus and Dione.
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Apollo - god of light, truth, healing, archery, music, poetry.
As a god of music, Apollo is often depicted playing the lyre.
