Twelve Olympians
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The Twelve Olympians are the most important gods of Greek mythology, who lived on top of Mount Olympus. Seventeen gods have been said to have been Olympians, but there were never more than twelve at the same time.
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, and Artemis are always considered to be Olympians. Hebe, Helios, Hestia, Demeter, Dionysus, Hades, and Persephone are the gods who have sometimes been Olympians. Hestia gave up her place to Dionysus because she wanted to live amongst humans.
The Olympians became the most important gods when Zeus and his brothers and sisters won a war against the Titans. Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, and Hades are all brothers and sisters. All the other gods are Zeus's children and have different mothers.
[edit] Gods who are Olympians
- Zeus is the most important god. He is the ruler of Mount Olympus and is the god of the weather.
- Poseidon is the god of the oceans. He is the next most important god to Zeus along with Hades.
- Hera is Zeus's wife. She is the goddess of marriage.
- Ares is the god of war.
- Artemis is the god of hunting and animalss.
- Hephaestus is the god of fire.
- Apollo is the god of light, dance, music, and medicine.
- Hermes is the god of travelers and shepherds. He is the messenger of the Gods.
- Hestia is the god of the home and family.
- Demeter is the god of the earth, flowers, and plants.
- Aphrodite is the goddess of love.
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| Zeus | Hera | Poseidon | Hades | Hestia | Demeter | Aphrodite Athena | Apollo | Artemis | Ares | Hephaestus | Hermes | Dionysus |
