ROMAN VS. GREEK GODS

BY: Christina Zhou

Zeus V.S Jupiter Jupiter and Zeus are both

king of the gods. Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order and justice. His wife is the goddess Hera, but he oftenly flirted. Jupiter however, is the brother of Neptune and Pluto, and is considered equal to Zeus in mythology. Symbols: Thunderbolt, eagle, and oaktree.

Hera V.S Juno Hera and Juno are the

queen of the gods. Hera is the wife of Zeus, and the Goddess of marriage, women, and birth. Juno is similar to Hera in many ways. They are both worshipped as the queen, but Hera was always jealous of Zeus’ various girlfriends, so she spent her life putting curses on them, while Juno was loving and kind. Some of their symbols are: peacock, cow, and wedding ring

Poseidon V.S Neptune Poseidon and Neptune

are both gods of the sea. Poseidon is not only known as god of the sea, but also god of earthquakes, storms, and horses. He was the brother of Zeus and Hades. Neptune however is the brother of Jupiter and Pluto, influenced by Greek religion. Some of their symbols are: trident, horse, and dolphin.

Hades V.S Pluto Hades and Pluto are

both gods of the underworld. Hades is also known as god of the dead and riches. He is also brother to Zeus and Poseidon. Pluto is known in Roman religion as god of the afterlife. Some of their symbols are: pomegranates and cap of invisibility.

Hestia V.S Vesta Hestia and Vesta are both

goddesses of hearth and home. Hestia had two sisters. One was Hera, The other was Demeter. Hestia also had an important job. She was the goddess of hearth and home. To the ancient Greek women, Hestia was the most important goddess of all. Vesta, is also the same. Greek and Roman women believe that Hestia and Vesta are watching over them while they work. Some of their symbols are: the fireplace.

Athena V.S Minerva Athena was the goddess of wisdom. She

could get angry, but more typically, she was wise, and kind, and understanding. Athena was born very oddly. Her father was the mighty Zeus. But she did not have a mother. Instead, as the myth goes, she was born directly out of Zeus' brain. One of his favorite children was Athena. Athena held a powerful position in the ancient Greek god world. She was an Olympian, one of the council of 12, who held a seat on Mount Olympus. Minerva too, sprang from Jupiter’s head, fully armored and grown. Some of their symbols are: owl, olive tree, plow, and loom. 

Artemis V.S Diana Artemis and Diana are

both goddesses of hunting and the moon. Artemis was Apollo’s twin sister. Her brother was loving and kind while she is cold and pitiless. Artemis demands her own privacy as a goddess. Diana was known to be the virgin goddess of childbirth and women. She was one of the three maiden goddesses, Diana, Minerva and Vesta, who swore never to marry. Some of their symbols are: the moon, deer, silver bow and arrows.

Apollo Apollo is the god of

light, music and prophecy. Apollo is the twin brother of Artemis, son of Zeus. Apollo is also the god of medicine and healing. But he is also known to cause great diseases and plagues. One of Apollo's more important daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the Sun across the sky. Some of his symbols are: the lyre, sun, and mice.

Aphrodite V.S Venus Aphrodite/Venus is the

goddess of love and beauty. Some people believed she was the daughter of Zeus, king of all the gods. Others insist she simply appeared one day, riding to shore on a wave of sea foam. Aphrodite had a son, Eros. She had a husband, the handyman to the gods, Hephaestus. Some of their symbols are: dove, swan, and roses

Hephaestus V.S Vulcan

Hephaestus and Vulcan are the gods of fire and forge. In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of the gods.

As a smithing god, Hephaestus made all the weapons of the gods in Olympus. He served as the blacksmith of the gods, and was worshipped in the manufacturing and industrial centers of Greece, particularly Athens. 

Some of their symbols are: hammer and quail.

Ares V.S Mars

Ares and Mars are both gods of war. He was the son of Zeus/Jupiter. He has three siblings: Eilithyia, Hebe, and Hephaestus. Ares had a secret relationship with Aphrodite. Some of their symbols are: dog, wild boar, and vulture.

Hermes V.S Mercury Hermes is the messenger of

the gods, but also god s of trade, theives, travelers, sports athletes, and border crossing. He is the guide to the underworld. He moves freely between mortal and divine, as a messenger for the gods. He is also the conductor of souls into the afterlife. Mercury too, is also the bridge between the upper and lower worlds. He married the nymph Larunda and had two children. Their symbol is the crane.

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