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    ### Class Note: Greek Gods

    **Major Greek Gods and Goddesses:**

    1. **Zeus (Jupiter):**
    - **Role:** King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, god of
    the sky and thunder.
    - **Symbols:** Thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree.
    - **Attributes:** Known for his power, authority, and
    numerous romantic escapades.

    2. **Hera (Juno):**
    - **Role:** Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and
    childbirth.
    - **Symbols:** Peacock, cow, pomegranate.
    - **Attributes:** Protector of married women, often portrayed
    as jealous and vengeful towards Zeus's lovers and offspring.

    3. **Poseidon (Neptune):**
    - **Role:** God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
    - **Symbols:** Trident, horse, dolphin.
    - **Attributes:** Powerful and temperamental, causing storms
    and earthquakes when angered.
    4. **Demeter (Ceres):**
    - **Role:** Goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility.
    - **Symbols:** Sheaf of wheat, torch, poppy.
    - **Attributes:** Mother of Persephone, her grief over
    Persephone's abduction by Hades explains the seasons.

    5. **Athena (Minerva):**
    - **Role:** Goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts.
    - **Symbols:** Owl, olive tree, shield (Aegis).
    - **Attributes:** Sprung fully grown from Zeus's head,
    associated with the city of Athens, known for her strategic skill in
    warfare and patronage of heroes.

    6. **Apollo:**
    - **Role:** God of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, and
    healing.
    - **Symbols:** Lyre, laurel wreath, sun chariot.
    - **Attributes:** Twin brother of Artemis, represents
    harmony, order, and reason.

    7. **Artemis (Diana):**
    - **Role:** Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon.
    - **Symbols:** Bow and arrow, deer, cypress tree.
    - **Attributes:** Protector of young women and childbirth,
    known for her chastity and independence.
    8. **Ares (Mars):**
    - **Role:** God of war.
    - **Symbols:** Spear, helmet, dog, vulture.
    - **Attributes:** Represents the brutal and violent aspects of
    war, often depicted as disliked by other gods.

    9. **Aphrodite (Venus):**
    - **Role:** Goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
    - **Symbols:** Dove, rose, myrtle.
    - **Attributes:** Born from sea foam, associated with
    romantic love and attraction.

    10. **Hephaestus (Vulcan):**


    - **Role:** God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
    - **Symbols:** Anvil, hammer, tongs.
    - **Attributes:** Skilled blacksmith and craftsman, married
    to Aphrodite, often depicted as lame.

    11. **Hermes (Mercury):**


    - **Role:** Messenger of the gods, god of trade, thieves, and
    travel.
    - **Symbols:** Caduceus (staff), winged sandals, winged
    helmet.
    - **Attributes:** Known for his speed and cunning, guide of
    souls to the underworld.

    12. **Hestia (Vesta):**


    - **Role:** Goddess of the hearth and home.
    - **Symbols:** Hearth, flame.
    - **Attributes:** Represents domesticity and family, often
    depicted as modest and reserved.

    **Mythological Themes:**
    - **Creation Myths:** Stories of how the world and gods came to
    be, including the overthrow of the Titans by the Olympian gods.
    - **Heroic Tales:** Adventures of mortal heroes like Hercules,
    Perseus, and Theseus, often aided by or opposed by gods.
    - **Moral Lessons:** Myths often convey lessons about hubris,
    loyalty, love, and the consequences of defying the gods.

    **Cultural Impact:**
    - **Influence on Western Culture:** Greek mythology has
    profoundly influenced Western literature, art, and philosophy.
    - **Religious Practices:** Ancient Greeks built temples, offered
    sacrifices, and held festivals to honor their gods.
    - **Legacy:** Greek myths continue to be a source of inspiration
    in modern literature, film, and popular culture.
    Understanding Greek mythology provides insight into the ancient
    Greek worldview, their understanding of nature, human behavior,
    and the divine.

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