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Ava Antico and Caitlin Bakofsky Hades:

Realm- God of the Underworld, Lord of The Dead Connections- Son of Kronos and Rhea, husband of Persephone, brother to Zeus and Poseidon Modern Connections- Movies: Hercules Hades Hounds (Dog Kennel)- Hades had hellhounds

Dionysus:

Realm- God of wine, agriculture, and fertility of nature, who is also the patron god of the Greek stage. Also God of mystery religions, ecstasy, personal delivery from the daily world through physical or spiritual intoxication, and initiation into secret rites. Connections- Dionysus is the son of the god Zeus and the mortal woman, Semele. Zeus ends up killing Semele while Dionysus is in the womb, so Dionysus is then born from Zeus’ thigh. Modern Connections- A Tale of Two Cities- Sydney Carton (a drunk) Dionysus Winery

Artemis: Realm- Goddess of hunting, wilderness and wild animals. She was also a goddess of childbirth, and the protector of the girl child up to the age of marriage. Also she brought death and disease to females. Connections- Twin sister to Apollo (He protects the boy child until marriage and brings death to males), after her birth she helped her mother with the birth of Apollo. Modern Connections- Artemis Guide to Women’s Studies Artemis silk, patterns, and knitting Artemis Foods- organic and eco friendly

Hermes- Realm- God of animal husbandry, roads, travel, hospitality, heralds, diplomacy, trade, thievery, language, writing, persuasion, cunning wiles, athletic contests, gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. He was also the personal agent and herald of Zeus, the king of the gods. Connections- Son of Zeus and a mountain nymph Modern Connections- The Track symbol Caduceus- Medical Symbol of two snakes entwined around a staff