ApolloApollo is the son of Zeus and Leto, twin brother of Artemis. He is the god of music, is also known as the Archer, with a silver bow; the god of healing, giving the science of medicine to man; the god of light; and the god of truth.
HeliosHelios is one of the Titans, son of Hyperion and Theia. He is the god of the Sun. He drove the chariot of the sun across the sky on a daily basis, as it was pulled by horses named Pyrois, Aeos, Aethon and Phlegon
PoseidonPoseidon is the god of the sea and protector of all aquatic features. Brother of Zeus and Hades, after the overthrow of their father, Cronus, he drew lots with them to share the universe. He ended up becoming lord of the sea.
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AthenaAthena is the Greek virgin goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature. She is the daughter of Zeus.
HephaestusHephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, sculptors, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes; thus, he is symbolized with a hammer, an anvil and a pair of tongs.
ZeusZeus is the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus, and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades, in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods.
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CronusCronus is the ruling Titan who came to power by castrating his father Uranus. His wife was Rhea, while their offspring were the first of the Olympians.
HermesHermes is the Greek god of commerce, son of Zeus and Maia. He is able to move swiftly between the world of man and the world of gods, acting as a messenger of the gods and the link between mortals and the Olympians.
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