Greek Mythology
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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HERA
- Symbols are the cow, peacock and wedding ring.
- Her husband is Zues. She is the sister to hades,poiseden, and Demeter,
- Hera is the queen of gods. Even the great Zues fears his wife Hera. One day day Zues became so upset he hung her in the clouds by a golden chain and attached heavy anvils to her feet.
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PERSEPHONE
- Symbol is a pomegranate.
- She is wife to hades daughter to Demeter and Zues.
- She was kidnapped by hades. She is the goddess of grain and agriculture. She is a beautiful young women.
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HADES
- Symbols are the pomegranate and cape of invisibility
- Brother to Zues and Poseidon. Sisters are Hera and Demeter. His wife is Persephone.
- He abducted Persephone and made her queen of the underworld.
- Hades was a trickster figure in many myths and legends.
- He was also called the God of Wealth or “the rich one” because he possessed the precious metals of the earth.
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MEDUSA
- Medusas symbol is snakes.
- She is a gorgon sister.
- If you look into her eyes you will turn to stone.
- She was originally a blonde hair maden then she fell in love with Poseidon forgot her vows and got punished.
- She was all alone and then baby snakes appeared on her head.
Photo by mari27454 (Marialba Italia)
HERCULES
- Symbol is "Cupid"
- He is the son of Zues.
- He defended Thebes from the armies neighboring city.
- After his labors were completed he was involved in more adventures.
- Hercules is known for being very muscular.
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HERMES
- Symbols are tortoise, rooster, purse, pouch, the herma.
- Son of Zues.
- He is well know as a prankster is most notable prank was liked with Apollo.
- Apollo swore that hermes would always be his favorite.
- Hermes was known for his helpfulness to mankind, both in his capacity as immortal herald and on his own initiative
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