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Family Tree of Greek Mythology



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If you are looking for Greek mythology genealogy resources, there are a variety of options available. You can learn about the ancestry of Zeus and His wife, Hera, and their children, as well as Gaia, the goddess of the earth. These goddesses were also instrumental in the development of Greek civilization.

Zeus

Zeus is the patron for the arts and the father to Athena goddess of wisdom. Zeus was his favorite daughter. Her mother, Metis, Zeus’s first spouse, was the goddess Metis. Her mother was a wise and cunning woman who created the first piece d'armor for Athena, Zeus' first wife. Zeus got a severe headache one morning. To ease the pain, Zeus ordered one of his servants to slash the forehead of his head with a labrys saw. This act in vengeance led to Hermes' birth, who was eventually a god and goddess of literature, commerce, and sports.

Hera

Hera, a key figure in Greek mythology was worshipped in many places in Greece often with Zeus. Hera worship dates back to prehistoric times. Hera's cult reached its height in the seventh Century BCE, when Samos was made a central place for her worship. Some sources claim this island was Hera’s birthplace. Hera was worshiped into the Roman period.


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Zeus's children

Zeus has two kids. The first is Artemis, a twin to Apollo. He is the god wine and the art. His mother is Leto, and his father Zeus. Artemis is a virgin goddess. She rules over the moon, and the bright. She protects young women. She is often depicted in beautiful hunting scenes and was once known as the goddess the moon.

Gaia

Gaia, also known as the Mother of the World, was the most powerful and creative goddess from Greek mythology. She was the mother of all things in the universe, including human beings. She also created many races of beings, including Titans. Gaia, despite her motherly nature is known to be violent. Zeus was furious at her when she bound his Titan-sons in Tartaros. Typhoeus became a formidable monster and tried to overthrow Zeus.


Erebes

Greek mythology describes Erebus as the personification of darkness. He was the primordial god of dark, one of two children of Chaos and Nyx, the primordial goddess of Nyx. Both were frequently associated with night, and were feared by Zeus.

Nyx

In Greek mythology, Nyx is one of the mother-goddesses. Her children included more than 1,000 sons and daughters. She was also associated with violent deaths. Aether and Hemera were her children. Her epithets highlight her nocturnal side and emphasize the importance of being an goddess. In addition to her name, Nyx is also known as oloe.


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Helios

Helios, in Greek mythology, is not only the Sun God. He is the son and daughter of Eos the Sun God and Selene the Goddess. He is also the father to the goddess Circe and the king Aietes. He is also the father of Phaethon, who was the son of Clymene and asked Helios for a blazing chariot.

Athena

The goddess Athena in Greek mythology is a powerful female god who represents wisdom, civilization, law, and mathematics. She also symbolizes strength, strategy, courage and inspiration. The god Zeus is the origin of Athena's family tree.

Ares

Ares is the Greek god for war. He is often seen with a peaked warrior’s helm and a sword, while sometimes he is also shown holding a spear & sheathed saber. Ancient artists used a generic emblem to decorate his shields. Zeus and Hera, the god's parents in Greek mythology, are also part of the family tree. Ares is the more bloodthirsty and violent side of war. His sister Athena represents the more strategic, intellectual side.




 



Family Tree of Greek Mythology