Mar 13, 2023 · The Titans were twelve powerful deities, born from the union of the primordial gods Uranus and Gaia. Cronus, the youngest of the Titans, overthrew Uranus to become ruler of the …

Apr 12, 2023 · Ares was the Greek god of war and violence and the least loved of all the Olympians. He often clashed with the other gods due to his cruelty and brutality.

Dec 9, 2022 · The twelve Olympians consist of most of the major gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon. Immortals who ruled their human subjects from on high, they were constantly fighting, …

Jul 14, 2023 · Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors. He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow.

May 15, 2023 · Oedipus, son of Laius and Jocasta, was a Theban hero and king, destined to unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother. He was also famous for defeating the Sphinx.

Mar 11, 2023 · The Giants were large and monstrous creatures born to Gaia, the primordial embodiment of the earth. They tried to overthrow Zeus and the other Olympian gods in a great war known as the …

Apr 7, 2023 · Hera, sister and wife of Zeus, was the queen of the Olympians and the Greek goddess of women, motherhood, and marriage. She was constantly jealous of Zeus’ many affairs.

TO DELIAN APOLLO (1–18) I will remember and not be unmindful of Apollo who shoots afar. As he goes through the house of Zeus, the gods tremble before him and all spring up from their seats when …

Apr 14, 2023 · Hestia was the Greek goddess of the hearth and home. Sometimes counted among the Twelve Olympians, she was the protector of households and families.

Mar 10, 2023 · The Titans were the first children of the primordial Greek deities Uranus and Gaia. Two of these Titans, Cronus and Rhea, became the parents of the original generation of Olympians, who …