A Comparison of Greek and Roman Gods & Goddesses

A Comparison of Greek and Roman Gods & Goddesses.

Keep this sheet in your binder as a reference sheet and a study guide. Information from this page will be on your test (and exam) on mythology.

Roman Description: Greek Jupiter God of the Heavens, Supreme Ruler. Zeus Weapon is lightning bolts, most powerful Neptune God of the Seas and Oceans Poseidon Weapon is a trident, 2nd most powerful Pluto God of the Dead and the Underworld Hades Zeus= unlucky brother. Vesta Goddess of the Hearth. Hestia Virtually unheard of in the myths.

Juno Goddess of Marriage, Zeus= wife & Hera sister is said to be kind and protective. Mars God of War. Hated by both parents, he Ares is said to be evil, murderous & a coward Minerva Goddess of City, War-craft, Handicraft Athena and Agriculture. (Zeus= favourite child) Venus Goddess of Love, Desire and Beauty. Aphrodite Very powerful & persuasive. Mercury Personal messenger of Zeus. Said to be Hermes able to fly with winged feet. Diana Goddess of the Hunt and the Wild Artemis Creatures. Vulcan God of Fire & the Forge. Born ugly and Hephaestus was crippled but is very kind hearted. Ceres Goddess of Corn, Grain & the Harvest. Demeter Her sorrow is resulted by Winter.

Saturn Zeus= father, Ruler of the Titans, Cronus overthrown by Zeus.