Who Are The Greek Gods & Goddesses & What Do They Do

The Greeks introduced us to culture in the form of yogurt—or yoghurt, whichever spelling you prefer. The Greeks also introduced us to the mighty and powerful Greek figures, gods, and goddesses. These mythical figures are known to be very spiteful, passionate, and crazy.

Their epic, adventurous stories and legends taught the world important morals and life lessons like courage, family, love, life, friendship, and loyalty. But who are these Greek mythological creatures? If you have seen Percy Jackson and the Olympians or heard the hits from Hadestown, you have likely heard these names. If you are still not sure who they are, here’s a little list to help you out.

• Athena: Ἀθηνᾶ
  Olympian goddess; goddess of war and wisdom.
• Hades: ᾍδης
  God of the dead and riches, king of the underworld.
• Demeter: Δημήτηρ
  Olympian goddess; goddess of the harvest and agriculture.
• Gaia: Γαῖα
  Primordial deity; mother of the Titans, Mother Earth.
• Phoebe: Φοίβη
  Titaness; goddess of intellect and prophecy, goddess of the Oracle of Delphi.
• Themis: Θέμις
  Titaness; goddess of justice, divine order, and law.
• Selene: Σελήνη
  Titaness; goddess of the moon.
• Helios: Ἥλιος
  Titan; guardian of oaths, god of the sun and sight.
• Nesoi: Νῆσοι
  Primordial deity; the goddesses of islands.
• Uranus: Οὐρανός
  Primordial deity; father of the Titans, god of the heavens.
• Hephaestus: Ἥφαιστος
  Olympian god; god of fire, metalworking, craft, and volcanoes.
• Poseidon: Ποσειδῶν
  Olympian god; god of the sea and seafarers.
• Zeus: Ζεύς
  Olympian god; god of thunder and sky, king of gods on Mount Olympus.
• Persephone: Περσεφόνη
  Olympian goddess; daughter of Zeus and Demeter, queen of the underworld.
• Eros: Ἔρως
  Primordial deity; god of love, attraction, and desire.
• Hera: Ἥρα
  Olympian goddess; goddess of women, marriage, family, and empire.
• Artemis: Ἄρτεμις
  Olympian goddess; goddess of wilderness, nature, childbirth, and the hunt.
• Apollo: Ἀπόλλων
  Olympian god; god of music, the arts, archery, healing, and the light.
• Pontus: Πόντος
  Primordial deity; god of the sea, father of sea creatures.
• Aphrodite: Ἀφροδίτη
  Olympian goddess; goddess of love, beauty, desire, and pleasure.
• Ares: Ἄρης
  Olympian god; son of Zeus and Hera, god of war and courage.
• Cronus: Κρόνος
  Titan; youngest of the first generation of Titans, god of harvest.
• Atlas: Ἄτλας
  Titan; son of Iapetus, god of endurance and astronomy.
• Dione: Διώνη
  Titaness; mother of Aphrodite, goddess of the oracle of Dodona.
• Erebus: Ἔρεβος
  Primordial deity; god of darkness and shadow.
• Leto: Λητώ
  Titaness; mother of Artemis and Apollo, goddess of motherhood.