Greek Mythology
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Greek Gods
Here below is some information and pictures on some Greek gods.
Zeus (Main god)
Zeus is the son of the evil Cronus and Rhea. He is the god of all gods, the father. He is the god of lightning, sky, thunder, law, and justice. His staff or symbol is the lightning bolt. His Roman name is Jupiter and he has many siblings including the famous Hera, Poseidon, and Hades. He has many children including Hermes, Minos, Athena, and Apollo.
Poseidon
Poseidon is the brother of Zeus and the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. His symbol is the trident, dolphin, fish, or bull. Poseidon, whose Roman name is Neptune, is another famous Greek god. He has many children including Triton and Atlas.
Hercules
Hercules also known as The Strong Man, is the son of the great Zeus. He is the god of strength and is very powerful. He is kind of famous and has a movie made of him!
Greek Creatures...
Here are some famous Greek mythology creatures that used to roam around the city...
Cyclops
Cyclops are one-eyed monsters that are as big as giants and said to be related to them. The most famous cyclops, Polyphemus who was blinded by Odysseus, is said to be the son of Poseidon according to Homer.
Centaur
The half-horse, half-human creature is one of the most famous Greek creatures in Greek mythology. They were considered the children Ixion, king of Lapiths, and Nephele, a cloud made in the image of Hera.
Medsa
Medusa was a monster, one of the Gorgon sisters. The she-devil with snakes for hair and eyes that if you looked into them, you will turn into immediate stone...FOREVER! She used to be the priestess of Athena, but then mistakenly falling in love with Poseidon and married him. She was severely punished and she fled to never be seen again.