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3 days ago · The following is a list of gods, goddesses, and many other divine and semi-divine figures from ancient Greek mythology and ancient Greek religion.
3 days ago · In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis (/ ˈ ɑːr t ɪ m ɪ s /; Greek: Ἄρτεμις) is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
Jun 12, 2024 · Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth; she was identified by the Romans with Diana. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favorite goddess.
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1 day ago · Hḗrā; Ἥρη, Hḗrē in Ionic and Homeric Greek) is the goddess of marriage, women, and family, and the protector of women during childbirth. In Greek mythology, she is queen of the twelve Olympians and Mount Olympus, sister and wife of Zeus, and daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
3 days ago · Published July 3, 2024. In Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter as well as the goddess of spring who rules the Underworld alongside her husband Hades. In Greek mythology, Persephone is celebrated as the goddess of agriculture. However, she’s perhaps best known as the wife of Hades and the queen of the Underworld.
Jun 21, 2024 · Hera, in Greek religion, a daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, sister-wife of Zeus, and queen of the Olympian gods. The Romans identified her with their own Juno. Hera was worshipped as goddess of marriage and of the life of women. She was patron of the cities Argos and Samos.
Jun 21, 2024 · Hestia, in Greek religion, goddess of the hearth, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. When the gods Apollo and Poseidon became suitors for her hand she swore to remain a maiden forever, whereupon Zeus, the king of the gods, bestowed upon her the honour of presiding over all sacrifices.
