Who’s Who of the Greek Gods

Who were the Greek gods? We list them here and give you profiles – suitable for schools.

Who were the gods of ancient Greece?

  1. Zeus – king and father of the gods
  2. Hera – Queen of the gods
  3. Poseidon – god of the sea
  4. Hades – god of the underworld
  5. Persephone – queen of the underworld
  6. Aphrodite – goddess of love
  7. Ares – god of war
  8. Artemis – goddess of hunting
  9. Athena – the goddess of Wisdom
  10. Apollo – god of the sun and music
  11. Hephaestus – god of blacksmiths
  12. Hermes – messenger of the gods
  13. Dionysus – god of wine