home
goddess quiz
Ares
Dionysus
Hephaestus
Poseidon
contact
gods quiz
Apollo
Hades
Hermes
Zeus
Apollo, the Greek god of light, has found a new home. Don't worry, though . . . you can just click on the navigation bar above to find his myths and symbols.
To read the myths of the other Greek gods,
Click here
To God and Goddess
Apollo, god of light, was a god of reason and balance. He had considerable influence on Mount Olympus, usually moving them in wise directions. However, Apollo could swing into action when it was required of him. : : : : : : : Ares. . . a man of action. The Greek god of war was often away in search of adventure, but he still found time to be Aphrodite's lover.: : : : : : : Dionysus -- the wild and crazy god-- was the Greek god of ecstacy and wine. A charismatic leader, he attracted followers wherever he went. : : : : : : : The Greek god Hades was the ruler of the Underworld, the realm of the sleeping and the dead. Though he had a tendency to be rather moody, he could be counted on as a faithful ally. : : : : : : The creative Hephaestus was rejected early in his life, but earned his way back into the company of gods and goddesses through his masterful inventiveness. : : : : : : Hermes, the Greek god of commerce and communication, was persuasive and charming. He figures in many myths since he was usually "on the scene", given his role as the trusted messenger of Zeus : : : : : : Poseidon, Greek god of the ocean, could be irascible, but he was an important figure in Greek mythology, constantly making his mark upon the world. : : : : : : The mighty ruler of the Olympian gods and goddesses, Zeus was an able leader. A sky god, born of the Titans, Zeus ruled successfully for many centuries. : : : : : :
