Gods+and+Goddesses+A+-+Zeus,+Hera,+Poseidon,+Demeter

**Zeus:**
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 * god of the sky and thunder
 * ruler of Olympus
 * symbols are a thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak
 * child of Cronos and Rhea
 * husband and brother of Hera
 * Modern Connections: "Zeus" software for Windows 7

**Hera:**

 * goddess of women and marriage
 * wife and sister of Zeus
 * symbols are a pomegranate and a peacock
 * child of Cronos and Rhea
 * Modern Connections: HERA Women's Cancer foundation, Hera Cosmetics



**Poseidon**:

 * god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
 * one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, but he spent a majority of his time in his watery domain.
 * the son of Cronus (god of the sea) and Rhea (one of the twelve Olympian gods). Poseidon was brother to Zeus (ruler of the sky) and Hades (ruler of the underworld).
 * his wife was Amphitrite, and he lived with her in the depths of the Aegean Sea. They had many children.
 * Modern Connections: Poseidon Travel & Tours Agency, Poseidon Seafood, "Poseidon Adventure," Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure (amusement park ride)



Demeter:
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 * the Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread.
 * lived in Mount Olympus.
 * credited with teaching humans how to grow, preserve, and prepare grain.
 * the only Greek goddess who was was involved in the lives on the common people every day
 * Siblings: Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Zeus
 * Modern Connections: Demeter Fragrance, Demeter Amplification

By: Christina Giovanni, Joanne Suh, Cassandra Soluri