Gods and Goddesses compared
... of Hell. He had a helmet that made him invisible. He was ruler of the underworld. He forbade his subjects to leave his domain. Aphrodite Aphrodite or Venus is the Goddess of love, desire and beauty. She is the child of Zeus and Dione. She married Hepharestus, but was unfaithful to Aries. Poseidon Poseidon or Neptune is God of the Sea. He is brother of Zeus and Hades. He married Gaea. Artemis Artemis or Diana is Goddess of hunting. She is daughter of Zeus and Leto. When girls got married, they have to give up all things of childhood including toys and dolls. They also have to give up locks of hair and leave it at her alter. Hermes Hermes or Mercury is the messenger of the gods. He is the son of Zeus and the Nymph Maia. He is the fastest god. Athena Athena or Minerva is the Goddess of arts, crafts, and wisdom. She is daughter of Z...