The Pantheon Vocabulary

King of the gods; ruler of the sky and thunder

“He presided over the board meeting like Zeus on Olympus.”

Origin: Greek Zeus; Roman Jupiter (Jove)

Queen of the gods; goddess of marriage and family

“She protected her family with the ferocity of Hera.”

Origin: Greek Hera; Roman Juno

God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses

“The storm raged with Poseidon's fury.”

Origin: Greek Poseidon; Roman Neptune

Goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts

“Her advice was always rational, strictly Athena's domain.”

Origin: Greek Athena; Roman Minerva

God of war, violence, and bloodshed

“The debate turned into an Ares-fueled conflict.”

Origin: Greek Ares; Roman Mars

Goddess of love, beauty, and desire

“She possessed an Aphrodite-like charm.”

Origin: Greek Aphrodite; Roman Venus

Messenger of the gods; god of commerce and thieves

“He moved with the speed of Hermes.”

Origin: Greek Hermes; Roman Mercury

God of the underworld and wealth

“The basement was as dark as Hades' realm.”

Origin: Greek Hades; Roman Pluto (Dis Pater)

God of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy

“He was an Apollo of the arts scene.”

Origin: Greek Apollo; Roman Apollo

Goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wilderness

“She loved the outdoors, a true Artemis.”

Origin: Greek Artemis; Roman Diana

God of wine, festivity, and madness

“The party descended into Dionysian revelry.”

Origin: Greek Dionysus; Roman Bacchus

God of fire, the forge, and craftsmanship

“He worked the metal with Hephaestus's skill.”

Origin: Greek Hephaestus; Roman Vulcan