The major gods of ancient Greek mythology are known as the Olympians, and include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and more. Olympian gods Zeus: The king of the gods, and god of the sky, thunder, weather, law, and fate Hera: The queen of the gods, and goddess of women, marriage, and family Poseidon: The god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses Aphrodite: The goddess of love and beauty Apollo: The god of music, arts, light, and medicine Ares: The god of war Artemis: The goddess of hunting, animals, and childbirth Athena: The goddess of wisdom, skill, and war Demeter: The goddess of agriculture, vegetation, and crop growth Hephaestus: The god of fire, metalworking, and sculpture Hermes: The messenger of the gods, and responsible for guiding the dead to the underworld. Other important figures in Greek mythology include: The Titans The nine Muses The heroes Odysseus, Orpheus, and Heracles The Greek Gods ~ a report by Dylan (6th) | Return to Troy Greek mythology is believed to have originated from centuries of oral tradition. Some of the most well-known works of Greek mythology are Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
How were all the Greek gods born? The two Titans Cronus and Rhea birthed the six original Greek gods. These gods were Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Hestia, and Demeter. Most of the other gods and goddesses were children of Zeus and another deity. — Another information about the Greek gods