If you've ever wondered how Greek mythology began, you may be familiar some of the gods Artemis (Ares), Dionysos(Hephaestus), Zeus and Zeus). Here is a brief primer on these characters.
Artemis
Artemis, the Greek goddess of artemis, is one twelve major Olympian gods. She is associated with the moon, wild animals, and hunting. She is also associated with fertility, childbirth, and virginity. Zeus' daughter, Leto, is also a Titaness. She was also one of the three major Virgin Goddesses.
Ares
Ares is one Greek mythological god of war. He was considered the ancestor of both the Romans and Mars. He wore an elaborate plumed helmet that was tall and adorned shields, breastplates, weapons, and shields. Many artworks have used his imagery, from contemporary to classical.
Dionysos
Dionysos, a god of wine, is a key figure in Greek mythology. In ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus rode a panther and sailed a chariot drawn by a pair of panthers. He was also associated 5 sacred plants: grapevine ivy bindweed, pine, and tree. His devotees carried pine cone wreaths and ivy wreaths.
Hephaestus
Hephaestus, one the Greek gods most associated the arts and crafts, is one. Hephaestus was the god for fire and crafts. His workshop was located beneath a volcano. Although Hephaestus was not physically perfect like most of the Olympian gods, he was known for his skill with a forge, weapons, and tools.
Hermes
Hermes, one the Greek mythological gods was a trickster who patronized thieves and merchants. He was free to travel between Olympus worlds and between mortal and Olympus worlds. He also had a connection with the underworld. He was also the patron saint of travelers and roads.
Athena
Athena is a daughter of Zeus and the goddess of crafts. She is also the protector and guardian of the king. Athena was originally a serpent-like goddess that lived along the Aegean Coast. Athena was also the goddess for Athens. Zeus considered her the favorite child, as she is the embodiment and embodiment of wisdom and reason.
Persephone
Persephone, god of Greek myth, is the goddess of love, spring, and death. Zeus's daughter, she was also the goddess of death. She was associated with the rooster, torches and poppies. Because she gave death a gentler face, her story has a lot of allegorical resonance. She helped heroes and lovers in grief throughout her life. She gave Orpheus Eurydice as a gift and assisted Psyche in her quest for her beloved Eros.
Hercules
The Greek mythology character Hercules is a hero of many stories. He saved the princess Troy from a dangerous sea monster while he was alive. He also helped Zeus beat the Giants during the battle for control of Olympus. His second labor was the killing of the Lernaean Hydra. Hera had raised it to kill Hercules. Hercules covered Hercules nose and mouth to stop poisonous gasses from harming them. He then fired flaming, elongated arrows into Hydra at the spring Amymone. It was a deep cave.