#deity summary

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Theoi Summary - Dionysos

Διονυσος (dee-OH-nee-sohs) - Dionysos AKA Dionysus God of wine, chaos, reincarnation, rebirth, pleasure, madness, mental illness, fertility, the grape harvest, androgyny, and the transgender/nonbinary Ouranic Olympian with Chthonic aspects

Symbols: Thyrsus, grapevine, ivy, chalice, pine cone, wine Animals: Goat, panther, leopard, bull, serpent, tiger Colors: Red, green, black, purple Plants/Herbs: Grapevine, ivy, bindweed, white pine Stones/Crystals: Amethyst, purple crystals

Retinue: Maenads, Satyrs Relations: Ariadne (wife), Zeus (father), Semele (mother), Persephone (sometimes mother), Priapos (son), Methe (daughter), Thysa (daughter), Telete (daughter), Iakkhos (son), Pasithea (daughter), Kharites (sometimes daughters), half sibling to all children of Zeus Identified with: Liber (Roman), Bacchus (Roman), Osiris (Kemetic), Haides (Hellenic), Iakkhos (Hellenic)

Festivals: Rural Dionysia (10th Pos.), City Dionysia (10-17th Ela.), Anthesteria (11-13th Ant.), Dionysian Mysteries (??), Eleusinian Mysteries (14-23rd Boe.)

Epithets: Maenoles (Mad), Nyctelius (Of the Night), Lampterus (Of the Torches), Hestius (Of the Feast), Androgynos (Androgynous), Auxites (Giver of Increase), Staphylites (Of the Grape), Theoenus (God of Wine), Oenops (Wine-Dark), Dimetor (Twice-Born), Anthion (Of the Flowers), Kissios (Of the Ivy), Eleuthereus (Liberator), Lysios (Of Release), Soterius (Savior from Madness)

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Theoi Summary - Hekate

Ἑκατη (eh-KAH-tee) - Hekate AKA Hecate, Hecata Goddess of magik, witchcraft, ghosts, the dark moon, night, nekromankia, boundaries, and crossroads Ouranic & Chthonic Titaness

Symbols: Two torches, daggers, keys, Hekate’s wheel, fire, crossroads, gateways Animals: Serpents, polecat/weasel, dogs, horses, red mullet Colors: Black, silver Plants/Herbs: Yew, garlic, cypress, aconite, belladonna, dittany, mandrake Stones/Crystals: Moonstone, smoky quartz, black tourmaline, hematite, agate, amethyst, dark stones

Retinue: Lampades, the dead Relations: Perses (father), Asteria (mother), Nyx (mother), Skylla (sometimes daughter), Kirke (sometimes daughter), Medea (sometimes daughter) Identified with: Artemis-Selene (Hellenic/Roman), Selene (Hellenic), Artemis (Hellenic), Iphigeneia (Hellenic), Ereshkigal (Mesopotamian), Marzanna (Slavic), Heqet (Kemetic), Despoine (Hellenic), Perseis (Hellenic), Bendis (Thracian)

Festivals: Hekate’s Deipnon (every dark moon), Noumenia (1st of every month)

Epithets: Perseïs (Destroyer), Brimo (Terrible One), Aedonaea (Of the Underworld), Trimorphis (Three-Formed), Trioditis (Of the Crossroads), Enodia (Of the Wayside), Nyctipolus (Night Wandering), Atalus (Tender), Chthonia (Of the Underworld), Curotrophus (Nurse of Young), Scylacagetis (Leader of Dogs), Liparocredemnus (Bright-Coiffed), Anassa eneri (Queen of Those Below)

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Theoi Summary - Haides

Ἁιδης (ay-dees) - Haides AKA Hades, Aidoneus God-king of the Underworld/Hades and the dead Chthonic, Olympian generation

Symbols: Sceptre, helm, cornucopia, drinking horn, keys Animals: Screech owl, cattle, hound Colors: Black, gold, silver Plants/Herbs: Cypress, mint, white poplar, asphodel Stones/Crystals: Precious gems and metals, gold

Retinue: Erinyes, Minos, Aiakos, Rhadamanthys, Keres, Kharon, Thanatos, Kerberos, Oneiroi, the souls of the dead Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Persephone (wife), Zeus (brother), Hestia (sister), Poseidon (brother), Demeter (sister), Hera (sister), Minthe (consort), Leuce (consort), Erinyes (daughters), Zagreus (sometimes son), Melinoe (sometimes daughter) Identified with: Plouton (Hellenic), Pluto (Roman), Dionysos (Hellenic), Dis Pater (Roman), Aita (Estruscan), Orcus (Roman)

Festivals: N/A

Epithets: Pluto (Of Wealth), Theon Chthonius (God of the Underworld), Polysemantor (Ruler of Many), Polydegmon (Host of Many), Polydectes (Receiver of Many), Necrodegmon (Receiver of the Dead), Necron Soter (Saviour of the Dead), Moiragetes (Guide of the Fates)

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Theoi Summary - Apollon

Απολλων (ah-POH-lohn) - Apollon AKA Apollo, Phoebus God of light, truth, prophecy, music, poetry, archery, healing, plague/disease, the sun, youth, young men, and those entering manhood Ouranic Olympian

Symbols: Bow, arrows, lyre, laurel wreath, sun Animals: Raven, crow, swan, dolphin, hawk, mouse, python Colors: Yellow, gold, orange, white Plants/Herbs: Laurel, bay laurel, cypress, hyacinth, anise, palm, citrus Stones/Crystals: Citrine, clear quartz, sunstone, tiger’s eye, yellow calcite, chrysocolla, amber

Retinue: The Nine Muses Relations: Leto (mother), Zeus (father), Artemis (twin sister), Asklepios (son), Aristaios (son), Orpheus (son), Korybantes (sons), half brother to all children of Zeus Identified with: Helios (Hellenic), Apollo (Roman), Sol (Roman)

Festivals: Boedromia (7th Boe.), Delia (7th Thar.), Delphinia (7th Mun.), Metageitnia (?? Met.), Pyanepsia (7th Pyan.), Thargelia (6-7th Thar.), celebrated on the 7th of every month, Noumenia (1st of every month)

Epithets: Phoebus (Apollon as Sun God), Thearius (Of the Oracle), Proupsius (Foreseeing), Hecatus (Shooter from Afar), Agraeus (Of the Hunt), Musagetes (Leader of Muses), Paeon (Healer), Akesios (Of Healing), Alexicacus (Averter of Harm), Boedromius (Rescuer), Lykios (Of the Wolves), Smintheus (Of the Mice), Parnopius (Of the Locusts), Argyeus (Of the Streets), Prostaterius (Standing Before the Entrance)

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Theoi Summary - Aphrodite

Αφροδιτη (ah-frroh-thEE-tee) - Aphrodite Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, procreation, fertility, and prostitutes Ouranic & Einalic Olympian

Symbols: Conch shell, hearts, jewelry, girdle, palace, dove or Triton-drawn chariot, mirror Animals: Dove, goose, seabird, swan, fish, shellfish, cockle, hare, pig Colors: Pink, white, gold, red Plants/Herbs: Rose, myrtle, apple, pomegranate, lettuce, anemone Stones/Crystals: Rose quartz, moonstone, pearl

Retinue: Eros, Pothos, Himeros, Antheia, Eileithyia, Harmonia, Hebe, Horai, Naiades, Nereids Relations: Ouranos’s genitals (father), Hephaistos (husband), Ares (consort), Adonis (surrogate son/consort), Erotes (sons), Iakkhos (son), Phobos (son), Deimos (son), Hermaphroditos (child), Harmonia (daughter), Priapos (son) Identified with: Venus (Roman), Hera (Hellenic), Ishtar (Mesopotamian), Astarte (Phoenician), Hathor (Kemetic), Isis (Kemetic)

Festivals: Aphrodisia (4th Hek.), Hybristica (??), Arrhephoria (4 Skir.), honored on the 4th of every month

Epithets: Ourania (Heavenly), Pandemos (Common to All), Machanitis (Deviser), Epistrophia (She Who Turns to), Apostrophia (Averter), Praxis (Action), Symmachia (Ally in Love), Apaturus (Deceptive), Nymphia (Bridal), Migontis (Union), Doritis (Bountiful), Hera (Of Hera/Marriage), Morpho (Shapely), Pontia (Of the Sea), Kallipygos (Wonderful Buttocks), Areia (Of Ares/War)

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Theoi Summary - Athena

Αθηνη (ah-thee-nee) - Athene AKA Athena, Pallas Goddess of wisdom, strategy, defense, weaving, pottery, handicrafts, war, and good counsel Ouranic Olympian with Einalic aspects

Symbols: Spear, Aegis, crested helm, a shield, Gorgoneion, flute Animals: Little owl, snake Colors: Gold, yellow, green, bronze, white Plants/Herbs: Olive tree Stones/Crystals: Quartz, marble, bronze, gold

Retinue: Nike Relations: Zeus (father), Metis (mother), Erikhthonios (adopted son), half sister to all children of Zeus Identified with: Minerva (Roman), Menrva (Estuscan), Neith (Kemetic), Sulis (Celtic), Nike (Hellenic)

Festivals: Panathenaia (23-30th Hek. every 4 years), Lesser Panathenaia (23-30th Hek.), Kallynteria (24 Thar.), Khalkeia (29 Pya.), Synoikia (15-16 Hek.), honored on the 3rd of every month

Epithets: Nike (Victory), Areia (Of War), Salpinx (War-Trumpet), Leïtis (Distributor of War Spoils), Sthenias (Strong), Hippia (Of the Horses), Polemodocus (War-Sustaining), Chalinitis (Bridler), Eryma (Defender), Soteira (Saviour), Alalcomeneis (Protectress), Hephaisteia (Of Hephaistos), Poliatis (Keeper of the City), Ergane (Worker), Paeonia (Healer), Hygeia (Of Good Health), Alea (Refuge), Ambulia (Counsellor), Pronoea (Foresight), Oxyderces (Sharp-Sighted), Coryphasia (Of the Head), Parthenos (Virgin), Coria (Maiden), Xenia (Of Hospitality), Apaturia (Deceiver)

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Theoi Summary - Hera

Ἡρη (EE-ra) - Hera Goddess-Queen of the Gods, marriage, family, motherhood, the sky, and the stars Ouranic Olympian

Symbols: Scepter, peacock feather, diadem, throne Animals: Peacock, cow, lion, cuckoo Colors: Royal blue, green, gold, silver, white, purple Plants/Herbs: Pomegranate, lotus, lily, iris, willow, white rose Stones/Crystals: Lapis lazuli, silver, pearls, sapphire, citrine, diamond

Retinue: Hebe, Eileithyia, Iris, Kharites Relations: Zeus (husband/brother), Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Haides (brother), Poseidon (brother), Hestia (sister), Demeter (sister), Hebe (daughter), Ares (son), Hephaistos (son), Kharites (daughters), Typhoeus (son), Eileithyia (daughter), Eris (daughter), Identified with: Juno (Roman), Isis (Kemetic), Uni (Etruscan), Aphrodite (Hellenic)

Festivals: Theogamia (26th Gam.), Daedala (??), Heraea (~Olympic Games), Hera Telkhinia (20th Met.)

Epithets: Pais (Girl), Nympheuomene (Betrothed Bride), Teleia (Woman), Chera (Widow), Gamelia (Of Marriage), Ataurote (Unbulled), Zygia (Married), Henioche (Of the Chariot), Anthea (Of the Flowers), Hypercheiria (Whose Hand is Above), Chera (Widow), Aphrodite (Of Aphrodite/Love), Gamelia (Of Marriage), Alexandros (Protector of Men), Parthenos (Virgin), Boopis (Cow-Eyed)

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Theoi Summary - Hermes

Ἑρμης (ehrr-MEES) - Hermes God of herding, travelers, hospitality, roads, trade, writing, language, diplomacy, contests, astronomy, thievery, trickery, athletes, sleep, boundaries, translation, conducting away the dead, and messengers Ouranic, Chthonic & Nomioic Olympian

Symbols: Caduceus, wings, sandals, satchel, lyre, cap, blade, shepherd’s pipes, herma Animals: Ram, hawk, hare, turtle, rooster, cattle Colors: Blue, black Plants/Herbs: Crocus, strawberry-tree Stones/Crystals: Pyrite, copper, citrine, aventurine

Retinue: Oreiades, Oneiroi, Pan, Panes, Satyroi Relations: Zeus (father), Maia (mother), Dionysus (sometimes father, half brother), Aphrodite (sometimes mother, lover), Pan (son), Angelia (daughter), Palaistra (daughter), Priapos (sometimes son), Hermaphroditus (child), Eleusis (daughter), half brother to all children of Zeus Identified with: Mercury (Roman), Thoth (Kemetic), Anubis (Kemetic), Turms (Estrucan), Casmilus (Hellenic)

Festivals: Hermaea (??), honored on the 4th of every month, Noumenia (1st of every month)

Epithets: Epimelius (Keeper of Flocks), Dolius (Of Crafts), Agoraeus (Of the Marketplace), Enagonius (Of the Games), Promachus (Champion), Hermeneutes (Translator), Tricephalus (Of Intersections), Diactorus (Guide/Messenger), Clepsiphron (Deceiver), Mechaniotes (Trickster), Pheletes (Thief), Polytropus (Wily), Poneomenus (Busy One), Euscopus (Watchful), Eriounes (Luck Bringer), Cydimus (Glorious), Cratus (Mighty), Pompaeus (Guide), Masterius (Of Searchers), Acaceta (Gracious), Oeopolus (Shepherd), Charmophron (Glad-Hearted)