Twelve Olympians of Greek Mythology

Offspring of Cronus

Zeus

The King of All Gods

Picture of Zeus

He is the highest authority amongst all Gods in Greek Mythology. Zeus serves as the God of the Sky and Thunder and is married to Hera.
As the God of the Sky and Thunder, his domain extends up into the sky.

Hera

The Queen

Hera

The Goddess of wives, women, and marriage. She is the sister and wife of Zeus and she resides in Olympus, the domain controlled by Zeus.

Poseidon

The God of the Seas and Storms

poseidon

Poseidon is highly regarded as one of the strongest Gods alongside his brothers, Zeus and Hades. He is the protector of seafarers and the sea, and is known as a tamer of horses.
As the God of the Sea, his sovereignty extends over the waters.

Demeter

The Goddess of Agriculture and Harvest

demeter

Demeter is known as the Goddess of harvests.
Due to her grief from the absence of her daughter, Persephone, she created winter, a period where there is little to no harvests.

Hestia

The Goddess of the Hearth

Hera

Hestia is regarded as the god of the sacrificial fire.
It is said that the first offering at every sacrifice should be dedicated to her.

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