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8 Cards in this Set
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Hephaestus
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When he sided with his mom Hera, Zeus through him out of Olympus. Built two robots to help him. After his fall, he walked like a flickering flame. Married to Aphrodite. Made the twelve thrones of the gods, their weapons, and their jewels.
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Aphrodite
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Married to Haphaestus. Hephaestus made her jewels that made her even more irresistable. had no mother or father. The three beautiful Graces raised her. Was made a god after being raised by the Graces.
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Athena
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Turned a girl that thought she was better than the gods into a spider. The favorite child of Zeus. Gave an olive tree to a city to make it hers. Helped make Athens famous for arts and crafts. Born in Zeus's head.
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Ares
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Would fight on any side of a war just to see bloodshed. Called the worst of the children by Zeus. Was tall and handsome. When wounded, would yelp and return to Olympus to be healed. Married Eris who was sinister and mean.
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Hera
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She took Io to be her servant. SHe put Argus's eyes on a peacock's tail. She was badly tempered. Sent a godfly to sting Io. Made Zeus swear never to look at Io when she was in human form.
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Gaea
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Came from chaos. Created Earth and gave birth to creatures. Married Uranus.
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Uranus
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Sent some of his children to Tartarus. Was defeated by Crunus. Son and husband of Gaea.
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Cyclopes
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Ugly; had one eye in the middle of their foreheads. They were strong smiths. Thrown into Tartarus. Rescued by Zeus and fought for Zeus. They were named Thunder, Lightning, and Thunderbolt.
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