Helios has four horses – Aethon (Blazing), Aeos (He who turns the sky), Phlegon (Burning) and Pyrois (Fiery One). Drawn by several horses, Helios rides the golden Sun Chariot each day, crossing the sky from East to West which is symbolic of the sun’s journey.Īnother popular symbol of Helios is the horse, the animal that pulls the chariot across the sky. Helios’ most popular symbol is his chariot. Helios is described as a handsome god with bright, curly hair and piercing eyes. He was the brother of Eos, the goddess of the dawn, and Selene, goddess of the moon. Helios was born to Theia, the goddess of sight and Hyperion, the Titan god of light. However, he does appear as a side character in the myths of mortals and other gods. Helios didn’t play a major role in Greek mythology since he was gradually replaced by Apollo after the Olympian gods took over from the Titans. Known as ‘the sun god’, Helios was also the god of sight and the guardian of oaths. He is often portrayed as a handsome young man driving a chariot with four horses across the sky from the east to the west. Your browser does not support the audio element.In Greek mythology, Helios was the personification of the Sun and one of the strongest Titan gods. Listen to a recorded reading of this page:.Take a ten question quiz about this page.Odysseus - The hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, Odysseus was brave and strong, but mostly got by on his wits and intelligence.He is the central character in Homer's Iliad. Achilles - The greatest hero of the Trojan war, Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel.He was very strong and fought many monsters in his adventures. Hercules - A son of Zeus and the greatest hero in Greek Mythology, Hercules had many labors he had to perform.Sometimes the hero, even though mortal, was somehow related to the gods. He performed brave exploits and adventures. He was a god of the Olympians stature, but lived in the Underworld rather than on Mount Olympus.Ī Greek hero was a brave and strong man that was favored by the gods. Demeter - Goddess of agriculture and the seasons.His symbols include fire, the hammer, the anvil, and the donkey. Her symbols include the dove, swan, and rose. Aphrodite - Goddess of love and beauty.Her symbols are the owl and the olive branch. Athena - Greek goddess of wisdom, defense, and war.His symbols include winged sandals and the caduceus (which is a staff with two snakes wrapped around it). Hermes is also the messenger of the gods. Her symbols include the moon, the bow and arrow, and the deer. Artemis - Goddess of the hunt, archery, and animals.His symbols include the sun, the bow and arrow, and the lyre. Apollo - Greek god of archery, music, light, and prophecy.He is the son of Zeus and the youngest Olympian. Dionysus - Lord of wine and celebrations.Poseidon - God of the ocean, earthquakes, and horses.Her symbols are the peacock, pomegranate, lion, and cow. She is the goddess of marriage and family. Hera - Queen of the gods and married to Zeus.Zeus - Leader of the Olympians and god of the sky and lightning.The twelve Olympian gods were the major gods of the Greeks and lived on Mount Olympus. They were overthrown by their children, led by Zeus. They ruled during what was called the golden age. There were twelve of them including the parents of Zeus, Cronus and Rhea. Click on the god or goddess to learn more about their individual myths and stories. It is also the religion of Ancient Greece as the Greeks built temples and offered sacrifices to their major gods.īelow are some of the major Greek gods. Greek mythology consists of all the stories and tales about the Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes.
The Greeks had numerous gods and many stories and myths that surrounded them.
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