Major Gods

Discover all the Ancient Greek Primordial, Titans & Olympians gods and goddesses. Find the posts below or jump straight to the god you are looking for here:

Primordials

Titans

Olympians

Emergence of Aphrodite from the sea

Greek Goddesses – List of Names and Influence

Evangelia

November 29, 2024

Chaos, the primordial void and the nothingness at the beginning of the world. Find out about the origins of Chaos and its role in creating the universe.

Chaos – The Nothingness at the World’s Start

Vasiliki Moutzouri

June 28, 2024

"Magic, witchcraft, necromancy - these were all domains of the Greek goddess Hecate. You could find her at the crossroads or wherever and whenever you need her help. Hecate's name means ""worker from afar,"" alluding to her ability to impact many events through her magic powers. This painting, named Hecate: Procession to a Witches' Sabbath, shows Hecate with the souls of those who died too early, which was another of her domains."

Hecate – The Titan Goddess of Magic and Crossroads

Evangelia

April 20, 2024

The twelve Olympians, while not the first, are by far the best known in Greek mythology. However, did you know there are actually 14 Olympians?

The Olympian Gods – All Twelve (or fourteen) gods of Olympus

Evangelia

December 14, 2023

"Nyx - the mistress, the mother, the maiden. She was the goddess of the night and the bringer of life. She brought rest and peace to all the souls that grew tired from their daily activities. She was neither bad nor good - she was simply dark, mysterious, and obscure. Nyx gave birth to numerous children - some of which were wonderful, while others were frightful and monstrous. In this depiction, you can see Nyx as a beautiful and ethereal woman surrounded by fog-like air. Her features are delicate, but her color palette is dark, smokey, and raw."

List of the 50+ Main Greek Gods and Goddesses

Rachel Howarth

November 11, 2023

Perses was the Titan god of Destruction. Discover his lineage, and the primal force he embodies in the ancient Greek cosmic order.

Perses – The Titan of Destruction and the Harbinger of Change

Evangelia

November 6, 2023

Explore the tale of Clymene, a lesser known Titaness from Greek mythology. Discover her lineage and children like Prometheus and Atlas.

Clymene – The Enigmatic Titaness of Fame

Evangelia

November 4, 2023

Explore the enigmatic world of Dione, the ancient Greek Titaness associated with the oracle of Dodona and the mother of Aphrodite.

Dione – The Enigmatic Titaness of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

November 4, 2023

Eurynome – The Obscure Titaness and Mother of Graces

Evangelia

November 4, 2023

Explore the tale of Eurybia, the ancient Greek Titaness with a unique dominion over the sea and the starry realms.

Eurybia – The Titaness of Mastery Over the Sea

Evangelia

November 3, 2023

Explore the story of Pallas, the Titan god of warfare. Delve into his lineage, offspring, and mentions in Greek mythology.

Pallas – The Forgotten Titan of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 24, 2023

Explore the tale of Menoetius, the Titan personifying violent anger. Delve into his origins, and the sparse mentions of him in Greek myths.

Menoetius – The Obscure Titan of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 24, 2023

Explore the enigmatic narrative of Lelantos, the Greek deity of air, invisibility, and stealth. As told by Nonnus in his Dionysiaca.

Lelantos – The Unseen Whisper of Ancient Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 24, 2023

Explore the celestial mystique of Astraeus, the ancient Greek Titan God of dusk. Delve into his poetic union with Eos, and their many children.

Astraeus – The Titan God of Dusk in Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 23, 2023

Metis – The Titaness of Wisdom and Craftiness

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Leto – Mother to Artemis and Apollo

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Asteria – The Starry Enigma of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Hephaestus by Wellcome Images

Hephaestus – God of Fire, Master of Crafts

Vasiliki Moutzouri

September 19, 2023

"You probably know that Hades can mean both the God of the Underworld and the Underworld itself. But did you know that Styx refers to the river Styx but also to its goddess? The goddess Styx is a powerful deity, transferring souls from the world of living to the Underworld. Yet, in artistic depictions, Styx is most often showed as a river, not as a goddess. For example, this painting by Joachim Patinir"

Styx – The Goddess of the Underworld River

Evangelia

September 2, 2023

Erebus: The Shadowy Void of Ancient Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 29, 2023

"The moon has been connected to female fertility since the dawn of time. It makes no wonder that most moon deities were female, including Selene, the Greek Moon goddess. Selene ensured that the daily cycle of day and night went uninterrupted. She brought subtle yet helpful light even to the darkest nights, helping people, especially sailors, to navigate their travels. There are numerous artistic depictions of Selene, with this pottery art showing her in the sky full of stars."

Selene – The Luminous Titan Goddess of the Moon

Evangelia

August 24, 2023

"One of the most beautiful yet sad love stories from Greek mythology is the story of the nymph Clytie. She fell in love with Helios, the god and personification of the Sun. For a while, he was equally enamored with her, but soon his interest shifted to another nymph. Heartbroken, Clytie sat on the cold ground and raised her eyes up to the sky to see her beloved, at least from afar. She continued to watch the Sun, following his every move, and that's how sunflowers were born."

Helios – The Radiant Sun God of Ancient Greece

Evangelia

August 24, 2023

Eos – The Titan Goddess of Dawn Illuminating Greek Myth

Evangelia

August 24, 2023

Zeus

Zeus – The Supreme God in The Greek Pantheon

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

poseidon

Poseidon | Olympian God of The Sea and Earthquakes

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

Hestia was the first-born of the Olympians and the revered goddess of the hearth and home. As the Roman goddess Vesta she even had her own festival.

Hestia – The Warmth of the Hearth and Keeper of the Flame

Evangelia

August 23, 2023

Hermes by Nikoxenos Painter

Hermes – God of All Trades, Guide of the Souls

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

Hades by Oionokles Painter

Hades – Ruler of the Underworld, Giver of Wealth

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

Dionysus by Dosseman

Dionysus – God of Wine, the Libertine of Olympus

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

Demeter

Demeter – Goddess of Agriculture, Archetype of Fertility

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 23, 2023

Themis – The Titaness of Divine Law and Order

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Theia – The Shining Titaness of Light and Mother of Luminaries

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Prometheus – The Titan Who Defied Zeus for Mankind

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Phoebe – The Luminous Titaness of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Explore the world of Hyperion, the Titan god of heavenly light, and father to the Sun, Moon and Dawn in Ancient Greek mythology.

Hyperion – The Titan Illuminating Ancient Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Crius (Krios): The Pillar of the South in Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Coeus – The Intellectual Pillar of the Celestial North in Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

"Atlas' parents were Iapetus and Clymene, but his siblings are just as famous. His brother is none other than Prometheus. Atlas also had a brief encounter with Heracles, who held the skies for a bit so that Atlas could fetch the golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides. You can see them together in this illustration, showing Heracles helping Atlas."

Atlas – The Titan Who Held Up the Sky

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Athena by Python (potter) and Douris (painter)

Athena – Goddess of Wisdom, Protectress of Heroes

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

Artemis by Louvre museum

Artemis – The Great Huntress, Goddess of the Wilderness

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

Hera by Berlin Painter

Hera – Olympian Queen of All Gods

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

Aphrodite by Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup

Aphrodite – Goddess of Love, Symbol of Eternal Youth

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

Apollo by john

Apollo | Greek Olympian God of Prophecies and the Arts

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

Ares by Johann Heiss

Ares – God of War, Fear and Violence

Vasiliki Moutzouri

August 21, 2023

"Since Uranus was such a masculine figure in the Greek pantheon, it makes no wonder that his fall from power included the act of castration. This act, carried out by Uranus' son Cronus, was monstrous and scandalous, but it was also very symbolic, showing that Cronus is taking all the strength, power, and masculinity away from Uranus. This painting by Giorgio & Cristoforo shows the exact moment when Cronos castrated Uranus in front of all other gods. "

Uranus – The Sky God, One of The Greek Primordial Deities

Vasilis Megas

August 16, 2023

"When Cronus overthrew Uranus, he took his sister Rhea to be his consort. Together, they ruled over the universe, and they also gave birth to Olympian gods. As Rhea was giving birth to their children, Cronus would swallow them one by one out of fear of having the same fate as his father, Uranus. In this picture, Rhea is shown showing her newborn child to Cronus, not suspecting that he would swallow it." - Cronus by Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Cronus – Leader of the Titans

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Oceanus by Trustees of the British Museum

Oceanus – Titan God of the Ocean

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Tethys by Nevit Dilmen

Tethys – Titan Goddess of Fresh Water

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Rhea

Rhea – Titan Goddess of Fertility and Motherhood

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Gaia by sailko

Gaia – Greek Goddess and Mother of The Earth

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Iapetus by Peter Paul Rubens

Iapetus God of Death and Craftsmanship

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"A daughter of Gaia and Uranus, a personification of memory - Mnemosyne. She personified not only the memory of individuals but also the collective memory. As such, she was also considered the source of language and writing. In most of her artistic depictions, Mnemosyne is a young and beautiful woman with wavy hair and a somewhat pensive facial expression." - Mnemosyne by National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona

Mnemosyne: Titan Goddess of Memory

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"We all know Hades is the god of the Underworld, but what if there was a god with similar powers, yet older and maybe even more powerful? Meet Tartarus - a god that shares his name with the Underworld - that's how feared and revered he was. Along with Gaia, he emerged from Chaos, which makes him one of the most ancient gods. Within Tartarus' version of the Underworld, many lost souls and fallen gods have found their place of eternal suffering. You can see the despair of the place in this artwork by James Barry"

Tartarus – God and Namesake of the Underworld

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Aether is another god revered in the Orphic traditions, and he ruled over the light and the upper sky. He was the son of Nyx and the brother of Hemera. However, his exact ""origins"" are often disputed, as there are several theories on his parentage. Aether was one of the most important gods, and in this depiction, you can see him fighting a giant with a lion's head. "

Aether – The Great God of The Higher (Blue) Atmosphere

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Nyx - the mistress, the mother, the maiden. She was the goddess of the night and the bringer of life. She brought rest and peace to all the souls that grew tired from their daily activities. She was neither bad nor good - she was simply dark, mysterious, and obscure. Nyx gave birth to numerous children - some of which were wonderful, while others were frightful and monstrous. In this depiction, you can see Nyx as a beautiful and ethereal woman surrounded by fog-like air. Her features are delicate, but her color palette is dark, smokey, and raw."

Nyx – The Greek primordial Goddess of Night

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Born from Nyx, Hemera was a sister and consort to Aether. Together, the two represented joy and light. As such, they ruled over the daytime, bringing the light into the lives of numerous living creatures, men and gods alike. Every day, Hemera waited patiently in Tartarus for her mother. Once she saw Nyx approaching, she knew it was her time to shine and take over the day. This beautiful artwork shows Nyx embracing her two beloved children, Hemera and Aether. She is covering them with her cloak, showing her motherly love and protection - even when her children turned out to be her complete opposites."

Hemera – The Bright Goddess of Day

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Thalassa

Pontus and Thalassa – The Primordial Deities of the Sea

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Phanes by Camille Flammarion

Phanes – The God of Creation And New Life

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023