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- Zeus. King of the gods and the god of the sky, lightning and thunder.
- Apollo. God of music, poetry, prophecy, art, truth, archery, healing, sun and light.
- Heracles. God of strength and heroes.
- Poseidon. God of the sea, earthquakes and horses.
The following is a list of gods, goddesses, and many other divine and semi-divine figures from ancient Greek mythology and ancient Greek religion.
Learn about the names and roles of the Greek gods in ancient mythology, from the Olympian gods to the minor gods. Find out their personalities, powers, realms of influence and more.
Apr 15, 2024 · Find inspiration for your baby name from the heroes and deities of ancient Greece. Browse 50 boy names and 50 girl names, each with a meaning and origin, and learn some tips on choosing the best name.
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- Iris. Flower name; Greek. "rainbow" Iris is one of the bouquet of turn-of-the-last-century flower names that is gradually beginning to regain its appeal: it is now at the highest point ever.
- Atlas. Greek. "bearer of the heavens" Atlas is one of those names that was previously thought too powerful for a baby boy, who would have to be strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders.
- Daphne. Greek. "laurel tree, bay tree" In Greek mythology, Daphne was the nymph daughter of Peneus, a river god. Peneus saved Daphne from Apollo’s romantic obsessions by transforming her into a laurel tree.
- Phoebe. Greek. "radiant, shining one" Phoebe is the Latin variation of the Greek name Phoibe, which derived from phoibos, meaning "bright."
Find names from the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece, such as Achilles, Aphrodite, Herakles, and more. Browse by name, meaning, gender, and origin, and learn about the characters and stories behind them.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of Greek mythological figures, including deities and other immortal beings as well as significant legendary mortals. (See also Greek mythology; Hellenistic religion; ancient Greece; tragedy.)
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