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    God/GoddessDescription
    ZeusKing of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. God of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, justice.
    HeraQueen of the gods and the wife of Zeus. Goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family.
    PoseidonBrother of Zeus, and god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses.
    DemeterGoddess of the harvest, grains, agriculture, growth, and nourishment. Sister of Zeus.
    AthenaDaughter of Zeus, and goddess of wisdom, arts, skill, and warfare. Often associated with owls.
    ApolloSon of Zeus, and god of light, sun, healing, medicine, truth, music, poetry, arts, and more.
    ArtemisDaughter of Zeus, and goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, virginity, and childbirth. Twin sister of Apollo.
    AresSon of Zeus, and god of war, violence, and bloodshed.
    HephaestusGod of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and the art of sculpture. Son of Zeus and Hera.
    AphroditeGoddess of love, beauty, desire, and pleasure. Born from sea foam.
    HermesMessenger of the gods. God of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, and more. Son of Zeus.
    DionysusGod of wine, parties, festivals, madness, chaos, and intoxication. Son of Zeus.
    HadesBrother of Zeus, and god of the underworld and the dead. Also associated with wealth and precious metals.
    HestiaSister of Zeus, and goddess of the hearth, home, and chastity.
    PersephoneDaughter of Zeus and Demeter. Queen of the underworld, goddess of vegetation, and springtime.
    ErosGod of love and attraction. Son of Aphrodite.
    NikeGoddess of victory. Often associated with Athena.
    NemesisGoddess of retribution and revenge.
    ThanatosGod of death (non-violent). Twin brother of Hypnos (Sleep).
    IrisGoddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.