More on Greek Gods and Godesses

Zeus is the ruler of heaven and Earth, and father of Athena. Zeus is also the god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law & order, and justice. He had a temper and hone angry was known to hurl thunderbolts. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, sill, warfare, peace, intelligence, battle strategy, and handicrafts. She was born from Zeus's head, fully formed and armored. Athena is also the patron of Athens; it was named for her. More gods include Apollo, Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Demeter. Apollo is god of music, arts, knowledge and healing. Zeus was his father and Artemis was his twin sister. He is also associated with the sun; his sister the moon. Poseidon is god of the sea, rivers, floods, and earthquakes. He is also the brother of Zeus. Aphrodite's lovers include Ares, god of war, and Adonis, Demi-god of desire. Demeter is goddess of grain, harvest, agriculture, and is also Zeus's sister. 

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