The symbols of Hermes are perhaps the most distinctive of all the Olympians. Indeed, the messenger god has a complete set of attributes that identify him in both mythology and art. He is often depicted wearing a hat and boots, and carrying a staff.
Incidentally, my usual caveat applies - this list of the symbols of [...]
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Ah, Poseidon. According to mythology, he was the Greek god of the sea who also happened to be associated with earthquakes.
Here are some of the main symbols of the god Poseidon:
Bull - In ancient Greece, bulls were sacrificed to Poseidon (as well as the other gods). One legendary example is the the bull of Minos. [...]
The attributes of grey-eyed Athena are relatively easy to recognize. Since she is a goddess of war, she often appears clad in armor and holding a weapon, typically a spear. In addition to this garb, she is often depicted with what is called an aegis.
Aegis - The aegis was a breastplate or shield made of [...]
The god Apollo played a significant role in the mythology of the ancient Greeks.
Bow - As the god of archery, it stands to reason that Apollo would be represented with a bow in both myth and art. Incidentally, Apollo shares this attribute with his sister Artemis.
Deer - Both Apollo and Artemis share the deer [...]
Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology. She is represented in myth and art by various symbols, including the dove, myrtle, and the scepter.
Dove - Today, when we think of doves, peace often comes to mind. For the ancient Greeks, however, doves evoked love, since they were one of the symbols [...]
Yesterday, we explored a work of art that depicted Dionysos with Maenads. Today, let’s look specifically at some symbols of Dionysos.
In Greek mythology, Dionysos was the god of wine. He was also associated with the theater. He is represented in myth and art by several symbols, including the grape wine, ivy, animals such as the [...]
The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece often had symbols or attributes associated with them. These symbols served many functions in myth and art. On the most basic level, they helped to distinguish a specific god or goddess.
Zeus is the ruler of the Olympians. He is therefore a powerful god. Indeed, his primary symbols reenforce [...]