THE OLYMPIANS

JOVE

• Son of the Titans Saturn and Ops.
• God of the sky and ruler over all other gods.
• Symbols that represent Juno are the thunderbolt,eagle, and oak tree.
• In Greek mythology Juno is known as the god Zeus.

JUNO

• The daughter of the Titans Saturn and Ops.
• Goddess of fertility and family.
• The Queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
• Symbols that represent Juno are the peacock, cow, and wedding ring.
• In Greek mythology Juno is also known as Hera.

NEPTUNE

• Son of the Titans Saturn and Ops.
• God of the sea.
• Symbols that represent this god are the horse, trident, and dolphin.
• In Greek mythology Neptune is also referred to as Posiden.

PLUTO

• Born from the Titans Saturn and Ops.
• God of the Underworld and of the dead.
• Symbols that are related to Pluto are the pomegranate and cap of invisibility.
• In Greek mythology Pluto is also known as Hades.

VESTA

• Daughter of the Titans Saturn and Ops.
• Goddess of the hearth or home.
• A symbol associated with Vesta is the fireplace.
• In Greece Vesta was called Hestia.

MINERVA

• Born from the head of Jove or Zeus.
• Is the goddess of wisdom and war.
• Symbols that represent the goddess are the owl, the plow, and the olive.
• In Greek mythology Minerva is also known as Athena.

DIANA

• The daughter of Jove and Latona.
• She is the goddess of the moon and the hunt.
• Symbols that represent the goddess are arrows, deer, and a silver bow.
• In Greece Diana would be known as Artemis.

APOLLO

• The son of Jove and Leto.
• Apollo is the god of light, music, and prophecy.
• Symbols that are associated with him are mice, the lyre, and the sun.
• In Greek mythology Apollo is still known as Apollo.

VENUS

• Born from the foam of the sea.
• Venus is the goddess of love and beauty.
• Symbols that represent Venus are roses, doves, and swan.
• In Greek mythology Venus would be referred to as Aphrodite.

VULCAN

• The crippled son of Jove and Hera.
• Vulcan is the god of fire and the forge.
• Symbols associated with Vulcan are the hammer and the quail.
• In Greek mythology Vulcan was called Hephaestus.

MARS

• The son of Jove and Juno
• He is the god of war and bloodshed.
• Symbols that represent Ares are the wild boar, the dog, and the vulture.
• In ancient Greece Mars would be known as Ares.

MERCURY

• Born from Jove and Maia.
• He is the god of heralds and travelers.
• Symbols that are related to Mercury are the crane and caduceus.
• In Ancient Greek mythology Mercury was known as Hermes.
• Doctors still use the symbol of Hermes today - intertwined snakes.