Key words：Olympians，Olympus，gods, Greek
Genre：myth	Topic：Olympians	Words:60
The Twelve Olympians are the most important gods of Greek mythology, who lived on top of Mount Olympus.

The Twelve Olympians
　

Author：Unknown	Source：en.wikipedia.org
Date：2008-5-26	Editor：Emma

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(The Twelve Olympians by Monsiau, circa late 18th century)
　

The Twelve Olympians are the most important gods of Greek mythology, who lived on top of Mount Olympus, including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hestia.

 

List of Olympians

 

Greek Name	God(dess) Of...	Generation
Zeus	King of the Gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, thunder, and justice.	First
Hera	Queen of the Gods and of the heavens; goddess of women, marriage, and motherhood.	First
Poseidon	Lord of the Sea; god of the seas, earthquakes, created horses.	First
Demeter	Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons.	First
Hestia	Goddess of the hearth and home (left so Dionysus could be in the twelve).	First
Aphrodite	Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility.	Second
Apollo	The Sun God; god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, archery and truth.	Second
Ares	God of war, frenzy, hatred, and bloodshed.	Second
Artemis	Goddess of the hunt, of maidens, and the moon.	Second
Athena	Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic battle.	Second
Hephaestus	Blacksmith to the Gods; god of fire and the forges.	Second
Hermes	Messenger of the Gods; god of commerce, speed, thieves, and trade.	Second

 

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