Zeus, or Jupiter, is the supreme ruler of the gods of Mount Olympus. He overthrew his father, the titan Kronos, and divided the universe into three parts with his brothers Poseidon and Hades, with Zeus receiving the sky as his domain. Zeus also had many liaisons with many women both mortal and immortal, resulting in godly offspring and demigod heroes.
Zeus is also responsible for upholding laws and justice, and for making sure mortal rulers are just. His symbols include lightning and eagles.
When an author alludes to Zeus or Jupiter, he is emphasizing that character is a strong ruler, powerful, and kingly. He may also be referencing to a character who is unfaithful (Zeus’s many affairs), or an usurper (Zeus overthrowing his father, Kronos, …show more content…
Her symbols are the peacock, a symbol of pride, and the cow, a symbol of maternity.
When an author alludes to Hera or Juno, he is emphasizing that character is proud and vengeful, but caring as long as she is not wronged. Hera loves her family, but directs her anger at Zeus’s illegitimate bastards (such as Hercules). A Hera character can be dangerous against those she disapproves of (such as Hera’s act of throwing Hephaestus from Mount Olympus for being deformed). He may also be referencing a character that easily becomes jealous, rude, and angry. Similar to Zeus, a Hera character may also be regal, stately, and queenly.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. Minerva, her Roman form, is less warlike (This role was given to the Roman goddess Bellona.) She is the patron goddess of Athens and the rival of Poseidon. She is the daughter of Zeus, and burst from his head fully formed after Zeus swallowed her mother, Metis, after learning of a prophecy that foretold the son of Metis would overthrow his father.
Athena is generally kind, but does not tolerate disrespect. Her symbols are the owl and snake, which represent …show more content…
She and her brother, Apollo, are the children of Zeus and Leto (a titan). She is a maiden and protector of the young, and roams with her nymph (nature spirit) companions, who are also maidens, hunting wild animals with her bow and arrow.
Artemis is very possessive, and anyone who tries to dishonor her or those she loves would be punished very severely, such as the hunter Actaeon, whom she killed for seeing her naked.
When an author alludes to Artemis or Diana, he is emphasizing that character is strong and honorable. She is not afraid to punish wrongdoers when protecting those under her, and she is a fierce warrior.
However, the character may also be destructive and vengeful, and punish those who treat her or those she protects poorly.
Ares, or Mars, is the god of war. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. Ares is violent, cruel, and merciless. Despite his veneer of boastfulness, he can sometimes be cowardly. The Roman Mars is associated with fertility and was the father of the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. He is the counterpart to Athena: rather than strategy, he uses brute force to win
Zeus is also responsible for upholding laws and justice, and for making sure mortal rulers are just. His symbols include lightning and eagles.
When an author alludes to Zeus or Jupiter, he is emphasizing that character is a strong ruler, powerful, and kingly. He may also be referencing to a character who is unfaithful (Zeus’s many affairs), or an usurper (Zeus overthrowing his father, Kronos, …show more content…
Her symbols are the peacock, a symbol of pride, and the cow, a symbol of maternity.
When an author alludes to Hera or Juno, he is emphasizing that character is proud and vengeful, but caring as long as she is not wronged. Hera loves her family, but directs her anger at Zeus’s illegitimate bastards (such as Hercules). A Hera character can be dangerous against those she disapproves of (such as Hera’s act of throwing Hephaestus from Mount Olympus for being deformed). He may also be referencing a character that easily becomes jealous, rude, and angry. Similar to Zeus, a Hera character may also be regal, stately, and queenly.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. Minerva, her Roman form, is less warlike (This role was given to the Roman goddess Bellona.) She is the patron goddess of Athens and the rival of Poseidon. She is the daughter of Zeus, and burst from his head fully formed after Zeus swallowed her mother, Metis, after learning of a prophecy that foretold the son of Metis would overthrow his father.
Athena is generally kind, but does not tolerate disrespect. Her symbols are the owl and snake, which represent …show more content…
She and her brother, Apollo, are the children of Zeus and Leto (a titan). She is a maiden and protector of the young, and roams with her nymph (nature spirit) companions, who are also maidens, hunting wild animals with her bow and arrow.
Artemis is very possessive, and anyone who tries to dishonor her or those she loves would be punished very severely, such as the hunter Actaeon, whom she killed for seeing her naked.
When an author alludes to Artemis or Diana, he is emphasizing that character is strong and honorable. She is not afraid to punish wrongdoers when protecting those under her, and she is a fierce warrior.
However, the character may also be destructive and vengeful, and punish those who treat her or those she protects poorly.
Ares, or Mars, is the god of war. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. Ares is violent, cruel, and merciless. Despite his veneer of boastfulness, he can sometimes be cowardly. The Roman Mars is associated with fertility and was the father of the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. He is the counterpart to Athena: rather than strategy, he uses brute force to win