Greek Mythology

In Greek Mythology there are many different gods with different powers. The each contribute differently to the cultures religion/believes and if they effect them in a good and bad way. The Olympians and other major gods are listed down below along with other Greek heroes.

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The Big Three

The big three are the three major gods. The gods most known in the modern era. The big three gods also have an alter ego in ancient roman religion. The big three are : Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. Zeus is a huge god in ancient Greek religion. He is the god of the sky and is the King of the Olympians. His spirit animal is a eagle and a bull. He has Pegasus, a winged horse, to hold his lightning bolts for him. After he throws his bolts and eagle normal goes and retrieves them for him. Here are some facts about Zeus from Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide "Distinguishing Features: Pin-striped suit, neatly trimmed gray beard, stormy eyes, and a very large and dangerous lightning bolt.

Now: On stormy days, he can be found brooding in his throne room in Mount Olympus, over the Empire State Building in New York. Sometimes he travels the world in disguise, so be nice to everyone! YOU never know when the next person you meet might be packaging the master bolt.

Then: In the old days, Zeus ruled over his unruly family of Olympians while they bickered and fought and got jealous of each together. Not much different than today really. Zeus always had an eye for beautiful women, which often go him in trouble with his wife, Hera. A less-than-stellar father figure, Zeus once tossed Hera's son Hephaestus off the top of Mount Olympus because the baby was to ugly."

    Poseidon is the god of the seas, horses and earthquakes. He is also very important in ancient Greek culture. Sailors normally prey to him before going on a journey over seas. Quoting  Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, Rick Riordain talks about Poseidon "Distinguishing Features: Colorful Hawaiian shirt, shorts, flip flops, and a three pointed trident. 

Now: Poseidon walks the beaches of Florida occasionally stopping to chat with fishermen or take pictures for tourists. If he's in a bad mood, he stirs up a hurricane.

Then: Poseidon was always a moody guy. On his god days, he did cool stuff like create horses out of seam foam. ON his bad days, he caused minor problems like destroying cities with earthquakes, or sinking entire fleets of ships. But hey, a god has the right to throw a temper tantrum, doesn't he?"

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