Greek mythology is made up of a vast collection of stories about gods , goddesses , Titans and other legendary figures . Ancient Greek religion was the recitation of hero-worship these deities , and ancient Greeks believed that these godly existence played a essential role in their lives and the working of the cosmos .
It can be take exception to think all theGreek god epithet , and there are multiple interpretations and minor version in the story . For example , many major gods resided on Mount Olympus , but there are many other Grecian gods that are part of the vast Greek pantheon .
Let ’s explore a sample distribution of the many Greek god and goddess , as well as other important figures of ancient Greece . These lists provide a brief verbal description of each figure ’s primary roles .
21 Greek Gods
Many of these deities are familiar in Grecian myths , worshiped in tabernacle , honored in festivals and depict in art and lit .
1. Aeolus
God of the steer ; often referred to as the keeper or controller of the breaking wind .
2. Apollo
God of music , vaticination and healing .
3. Ares
God of warfare . ( record . )
4. Dionysus
God of wine , revelry and field of operations . ( say . )
5. Hades
God of the netherworld . ( Read . )
6. Hephaestus
God of fire , metalwork and craftsmanship .
7. Hermes
God of travelling , trade wind and messenger ; known as the courier god .
8. Pan
God of shepherds , muckle , the wilderness and rustic music .
9. Poseidon
God of the ocean , earthquakes and sawbuck .
10. Zeus
mogul of the god , god of the sky and thunder . ( Read . )
11. Boreas
God of the N wind and winter .
12. Hypnos
God of eternal sleep .
13. Morpheus
God of dream .
14. Notus
God of the south wind .
15. Zephyrus
God of the west breaking wind .
16. Poseidon
Primary god of the ocean , rivers , earthquakes and horse races . ( learn . )
17. Priapus
God of birthrate and garden .
18. Phobos
God of fear .
19. Deimos
God of brat .
20. Glaucus
venial god of the sea and fishermen .
21. Eros
God of desire and procreation .
17 Greek Goddesses
Thegoddessesof Greek mythology held power over erotic love , soundness , the Richard Morris Hunt and more . They tempt both elysian and deadly realm with their counseling and anger . Many of them were considered virginal goddesses or shielder of specific aspects of life .
1. Aphrodite
Goddess of love and sweetheart .
2. Artemis
Virgin goddess of the hunting , violent brute and childbirth .
3. Athena
Goddess of wisdom , war and strategy . ( understand . )
4. Demeter
Goddess of USDA , fertility and the harvest .
5. Eris
Goddess of strife and discord .
6. Hebe
Goddess of spring chicken .
7. Hera
Queen of the gods , goddess of marriage and family . ( Read . )
8. Hestia
Goddess of the hearth and domicile .
9. Nike
Goddess of victory .
10. Tyche
Goddess of fortune .
11. Nemesis
Goddess of revenge and requital .
12. Chloris
Goddess of flowers and springiness .
13. Harmonia
Goddess of harmony .
14. Iris
Goddess of the rainbow and a messenger .
15. Ananke
Goddess of necessity and fate .
16. Hecate
Goddess of witching , witchcraft , ghost and the underworld . ( learn more about Hecate / Hekate . )
17. Persephone
Queen of the Hell and goddess of leap .
19 Titans
The Titans were primordial deity who prevail before the majestic gods . They represent profound forces of nature and were overthrown in the Titanomachy .
1. Atlas (First Generation)
Titan who bear up the vault of heaven .
2. Coeus (First Generation)
Titan of intelligence activity and the axis of heaven .
3. Crius (First Generation)
Titan of constellations .
4. Cronus (First Generation)
Leader of the Titans , god of clip and the crop .
5. Hyperion (First Generation)
Titan of light and celestial watching .
6. Iapetus (First Generation)
Titan of fatality rate and craft .
7. Mnemosyne (First Generation)
Titaness of memory and mother of the Muses .
8. Oceanus (First Generation)
Titan of the primordial sea .
9. Theia (First Generation)
Titaness of light-colored , sight and wiseness .
10. Themis (First Generation)
Titaness of inspired police force and fiat .
11. Prometheus (Second Generation)
Titan who gave fervour to mankind .
12. Epimetheus (Second Generation)
Titan of afterthought .
13. Pallas (Second Generation)
Titan of warfare .
14. Perses (Second Generation)
Titan of destruction .
15. Dione (Second Generation)
Titaness sometimes considered an other consort of Zeus .
16. Helios (Second Generation)
Titan of the sunshine .
17. Eos (Second Generation)
Titaness of the dawn .
18. Selene (Second Generation)
Titaness of the moon .
19. Metis (Second Generation)
Titaness of wisdom and abstruse thought .
15 Other Figures in Greek Mythology
Beyond the gods and Titans , many other beings play decisive roles in Greek mythology , including paladin , intent and grievous creature .
1. Achilles
Hellenic hero of the Trojan War .
2. Chiron
smart centaur and tutor of heroes .
3. Daedalus
Master journeyman and creator of the Labyrinth .
4. Gaea
Primordial Earth goddess , female parent of most Titans .
5. Medusa
Gorgon whose regard turned citizenry to stone , after a curse from Athena . ( Read . )
6. Thanatos
Personification of death .
7. Cerberus
Three - headed precaution dog of the underworld .
8. Orpheus
Legendary player and poet who traveled to the Scheol .
9. Scylla
ocean colossus who terrorized leghorn .
10. Sisyphus
Riley B King doom to roll a bowlder uphill for eternity .
11. Echidna
female parent of many Greek monster .
12. Ladon
snake - alike tartar who guard the golden apples .
13. Pygmalion
sculpturer who shine in love with his statue brought to life .
14. Nyx
Primordial deity of the night .
15. Charon
Ferryman of souls of the dead to the infernal region .
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