Greek Gods Zeus Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was god of the sky and the king of Olympus. His temper affected the weather, Greek Gods and he threw thunderbolts when he was unhappy. He was married to Hera. Zeus had the power to transform his shape. He was ruler of all other gods and was seen as powerful, strong and unpredictable. Did You Know? Zeus’ father was worried his children would betray him, so he ate his children. twinkl.com Greek Gods Greek Gods Poseidon Ares Poseidon was the god of the sea. Ares was the god of war. He He was the most powerful god except was cruel and a coward. His symbols for his brother, Zeus. He lived in include the vulture and the dog and a beautiful palace under the sea he often carried a bloody spear. and caused earthquakes when Did You Know? he was angry. Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera. His parents did not like him. twinkl.com twinkl.com Greek Gods Greek Gods Aphrodite Hermes Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, Hermes was the messenger god, and the protector of sailors. She may have a trickster. He was the speediest been the daughter of Zeus or she may have of all and he wore winged risen from the sea on a shell. shoes. Did You Know? Hermes invented boxing and gymnastics. twinkl.com twinkl.com Greek Gods Greek Gods Hades Athena Hades was the god of the Underworld. Athena was the goddess of wisdom. Zeus and Poseidon were his brothers. Her symbol was an owl. He wore a helmet that could make him Did You Know? invisible. He also had a three-headed Athena didn’t have a mum. dog called Cerebus who guarded the Instead, she was born fully Underworld. grown out of Zeus’ head wearing armour. twinkl.com twinkl.com.