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The Greeks did not belive that Gods created the Universe. Actually, it was the other way around. The Universe created the Gods. Before there were Gods, heaven and earth had been formed, they were the first parents. The Titans were their children and the Gods were their grandchildren, so to speak. The Titans for many ages were the supreme rulers of the Universe. They were giant in size and powerful in strength. The order of the Titans are as follows.

Cronus (Saturn)-Ruled over all the Titans. Ocean-The river that was said to encircle the earth.
Hyperion-Father of the sun the moon and the dawn.
Mnemosyne-Ruler of memory.
Themis-Ruler of Justice. Atlas-One who bore the world on his shoulders.
Prometheus-He was the savior of mankind.

The Olympians or The Great Greek Gods, the grandchildren of the Titans.

Zeus(Jupiter)-The Supreme ruler. He was the Lord of the sky, The Rain God and the Cloud-Gatherer, who wielded a thunderbolt.

Hera(Juno)-Zeus's wife and sister. She was the protector of marriage. The myth is that Hera was very unattractive. She was also known for the punishing of the many women that Zeus fell in love with.

Poseidon(Neptune)-The ruler of the sea, Zeus's brother. Poseidon was said to have a beautiful palace under the sea. Also he was said to have gave the first horse to man.

Hades(Pluto)-Zeus's brother. Hades was the ruler of the underworld, and the ruler of the dead. He was also the God of Wealth. But contrary to popular belief he was not an evil God.

Athena(Minerva)-She was the daughter of Zeus. She was the Battle Goddess. Also the protector of civilized life.

Appolo-Son of Zeus. He was the Master Musician, holding his golden lyre. The Lord of the Silver Bow, and the Archer God, and the Healer. Appolo was a great God of many. Also he was the God of Light and the God of Truth.

Artemis(Diana)-Appolo's twin sister. She was the God of Wild Things. She was also the protector of dewy youth. Also know as the Moon Goddess.

Aphrodite(venus)-Daughter of Zeus. The Goddess of Love and Beauty. She is known to have beguiled all gods and men alike. The irrestible goddess who stole away even the wits of the wise.

Hermes(mercury)-Son of Zeus. He was the Master Thief, the shrewedest and most cunning. He was also the guide of th dead who led the souls down to the underworld.

Ares(mars)-Son of Zeus. The Great God of War. He was known to be murderous, bloodstained and strangly a coward, who bellows with pain and runs away when wounded.

Hephaestus-The God of Fire, son of Zeus. Rumored to be the son of Hera alone. He is the Workman of the Immortals.

Hestia(vesta)-She was Zeus's sister. She was the Goddess of th Hearth, the symbol of the home. Every meal started with and ended with an offering to her.



The Lessor Gods of Olympus.


Eros(cupid)-The God of Love.

Hebe-Goddess of Youth.

Iris-Goddess of the Rainbow.

The Graces-
Agalia-Goddess of Splendor.
Euphrosyne-Goddess of Mirth.
Thalia-Goddess of Good Cheer.

The Muses-Nine daughters of Zeus.

Mnemosyne-Goddess of memory.
Cilo-Goddess of History.
Urania-Goddess of Astronomy.
Melphomene-Goddess of Tragedy.
Thalia-Goddess of Comedy.
Terpsichore-Goddess of Dance.
Calliope-Goddess of Epic Poetry.
Polynymnia-Goddess of the Songs for the Gods.
Euterpe- Goddess of Lyric Poetry.

Themis- God of Divine Justice.

Dike-God of Human Justice.

Nemesis-God of Righteous Anger.

Pontus-Ruler of the the Deep Sea.

Nereus-Old man of the Sea.

Triton-The Trumpeter of the Sea.

Proteus-God of Fortelling the Future and changing his shape.

Demeter-Goddess of Corn.

Ceres-God of the Vine.

Pan-The Goatherders God and The Shepards God.

Aeolus-King of the Winds.

The Centaurs-Half man, half horse. Chiron most famous of the centaurs was known for his goodness and wisdom.