Mythological Figures

  1. Greek Name : Zeus
    Roman Name: Jupiter 

    Supreme god
  2. Greek Name: Hera
    Roman name : Juno 

    Goddess of marriage and maternity
  3. Greek name: Apollo
    Roman name: Apollo 

    God of the sun
  4. Greek name: Athena
    Roman name: Minerva 

    Goddess of wisdom and war
  5. Greek Name: Aphrodite
    Roman name: Venus

    Goddess of love
  6. Greek name: Dionysus
    Roman name: Bacchus

    God of pleasure and drink
  7. Greek name: Hermes
    Roman name: Mercury

    Messenger of the gods/ god of travelers, commerce, and profit.
  8. Greek name: Poseidon
    Roman name: Neptune 

    God of the sea
  9. Greek Name: Ares
    Roman name: Mars 

    God of war
  10. Greek name: Artemis
    Roman name: Diana

    Goddess of the moon, hunt, wild animals, and chastity.
  11. Greek name: Hades
    Roman name: Pluto

    God of the underworld
  12. Calliope
    Greek muse of epic poetry and eloquence
  13. Centaurs
    Half man, half horse creatures of Greek myth
  14. Clio
    Greek muse of history
  15. Erato
    Greek muse of love poetry
  16. Euterpe
    Greek muse of music
  17. Griffin
    Mythical beast that is part lion, part eagle.
  18. Helen
    Greek beauty whose, "face launched a thousand ships. " Known as "Helen of Troy." Kidnapped by Paris to start the Trojan war.
  19. Heracles
    Greek hero who personified strength. Completed the Twelve Labors of Heracles. Roman counterpart is Hercules.
  20. Melpomene
    Greek muse of tragedy
  21. Muses
    Greek goddesses of memory and poetic inspiration.
  22. Perseus
    Greek hero who rode the winged horse Pegasus. Slew Medusa, the snake headed gorgon.
  23. Polyhymnia
    Greek muse of sacred poetry, music, and pantomime.
  24. Prometheus
    Greek titan who lived on Olympus. Stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans.
  25. Satyrs
    Half man half goat creatures associate with Dionysus, indulgence, and sensuality.
  26. Sirens
    Sea monsters with women's heads,. Siren' songs lured sailors and travelers to their deaths.
  27. Terpsichore
    Greek muse of lyric poetry and dance.
  28. Thalia
    Greek muse of comedy
  29. Theseus
    Greek hero who slayed the Minotaur of Crete in the Labyrinth
  30. Urania
    Greek muse of astronomy
  31. Valkyries
    Norse superwomen who served the gods in Valhalla. Tremendous warriors.
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Mythological Figures
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These cover greek and roman mythology for the MAT test.
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