Transcript Roman Gods and Goddesses

Roman Gods and Goddesses
• Jupiter was the most powerful of the gods. Should he have to bring
order, he would hurl a thunderbolt. Jupiter was not afraid of anyone
or anything except perhaps his wife, Juno. Share in the adventure of
Jupiter, Juno, and Little Io.
Juno was the sister and wife of Jupiter, and thus, the Queen. Juno
was the goddess of marriage, children, and the home.
Neptune, the lord of the sea, was the brother of Jupiter. Neptune
was very powerful. He could raise his hand and a new island would
appear! People were terrified of Neptune, especially the people
who made their home along the coast.
Pluto, another brother of Jupiter, was the lord of the underworld.
Come visit the River Styx! Find out what happened to the world
when Pluto fell in love.
Mars, Jupiter's son, was the god of war. He tall and handsome but cruel and
vain.
Mercury was Jupiter's son and the messenger of the gods. Things were
always going on in the roman mythical world. The job of messenger to the
gods allowed Mercury to have the inside scoop on just about everything.
There was a warmth about Mercury. The other gods trusted him. In fact, if it
was not for Mercury, Apollo would not have his harp.
Apollo was Jupiter's son and god of the sun, light and music. Come meet
Apollo's Oracle at Delphi. Find out what happened when Apollo fell in love
with Cassandra.
Diana was goddess of the hunt and Apollo's twin sister.
Minerva was the goddess of wisdom.
Vesta was the goddess of hearth and home, and Juno's sister.
Ceres was the goddess of the harvest, and Juno's other sister. Discover what
the ancients thought was the reason for the seasons.
Venus was the goddess of love and beauty. Venus did not set out to start the
Trojan War, but that's what happened all the same.
Vulcan was the son of Jupiter and Juno, and the husband of Venus, the
goddess of love. Vulcan made the first woman out of clay. He named her
Pandora.
Hercules was another of Jupiter's sons, although his mother was a mortal.
Hercules was half man, half god, and very strong. Hercules had great
adventures, discovered true friends, and rid the world of some really nasty
critters.
Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love. He carried a bow and
arrow to shoot people. When you were shot with Cupid's arrow, you fell in
love with the very next person you saw.
Orpheus was the son of Apollo and Calliope. He was the most famous
musician in the ancient world. The story of Eurydice and Orpheus is a
famous love story.
Pandora was the first woman formed out of clay by the gods. Jupiter
ordered Vulcan to create her. Read the story of Pandora's Box.
Pegasus was a winged horse who could fly. People were always trying to
steal Pegasus, which caused them no end of trouble!
Cerberus was the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to the
underworld. Cerberus was friendly to those arriving. He only became
dangerous to those trying to leave without permission.
The Muses were the 9 daughters of Jupiter and Mnomosyne. They made
such beautiful music with their singing that it brought joy to everyone who
heard them. The Muses were patrons of the arts and sciences.
• Ancient Greek & Ancient Roman Gods
The first name listed is the Greek name
The second name listed is the Roman name
Zeus / Jupiter
Hera / Juno
• Poseidon / Neptune
• Hades / Pluto
• Ares / Mars
• Hermes / Mercury
• Apollo / Apollo
• Artemis / Diana
• Athena / Minerva
• Hestia / Vesta
• Demeter / Ceres
• Aphrodite / Venus
• Hephaestus / Vulcan
• Heracles / Hercules
• Eros / Cupid
• Orpheus / Orpheus
• Pandora / Pandora
• Pegasus / Pegasus
• Cerberus / Cerberus