Greek gods and goddesses
Myth and Legend
A pantheon of the ancients
The Ancient Greeks had many gods and goddesses. These deities took the form of idealized men and women who wielded great, but not unlimited power. They had names such as Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, and Hades. They oversaw natural phenomena, the harvest, arts, and cities. Above all else they played a very real role in the lives of the mortals they lorded over. For better or for worse the gods and goddesses played an important role in day to day life.
The Greek Gods
A few of the gods and goddesses left off the video.
Hephaestus
The god of metal working, craftsmen,and sculptors. Hephaestus is unique in Greek mythology because he is not depicted as a perfect being he was born with a hunchback and thus is not typically associated with the other gods. He is the son of Zeus and Hera and is married to Aphrodite.
Artemis
The goddess of the hunt, nature and the moon. She is the twin sister of Apollo. Depicted as an idealized beauty who's beauty is know to drive mortal men mad with passion. Artemis can never be captured however always outrunning all who pursue her. Artemis is almost always accompanied with a hound and a stag.
Helius
Helius is the god of the sun. He predates Zeus and most of the other gods. Helius rides through the sky in a flaming chariot bringing light to the world. Helius shares his job with Apollo but is more dedicated to the job. Helius is one of the few titan's to survive the war with the gods.
A place fit for the gods
Disney's Hercules Gods On Olympus
Mount Olympus
The Ancient Greeks believed that the gods and goddesses lived on the tallest mountain in Greece. Mount Olympus was where the gods and goddesses met and discussed topics ranging from war, love, and the affairs of mortals. The Ancient Greeks believed that anyone who would try and reach the top would be struck down by the gods. Olympia was a paradise where the gods lacked for nothing and drank a beverage known as ambrosia a sweet nectar that satisfied every craving.