Are you one of those people who just love Greek Mythology talk? you know, the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus. I know there are tons of Gods and Goddesses but in this article, I will only share my favorite ones and of course their background. I honestly want a Netflix series about these Gods and Goddesses like, I badly want it. And I know that it's not just me, there are probably people out there who also want a Netflix series about Greek Gods. Anyways, I hope you enjoy reading and comment down below who's your favorite Greek Gods and Goddesses.

Hades and Persephone (Love in the underworld)

We all know that Hades is the God of the underworld, one day he happened to glance up at the world above and notices Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. When he first saw her he fell instantly in love so he roused himself to go to Olympus and ask Zeus for Persephone's hand in marriage. Zeus was pleased and gave his consent. Knowing Demeter would never allow the union, He Kidnapped her. Persephone was distraught, Crying so much as forming the river Cyan but Hades didn't give up, showed Persephone how much he loved her and Eventually, Persephone fell in love with the cold-blooded Hades.

Honestly speaking the part where Hades kidnapped Persephone was such a bad move but it's all good because he still treats her right and he really shows her that he's genuinely in love. *whispers* not unlike someone though.

Hades ( Lord of the underworld)

Hades rules over the underworld which is believed to be located deep beneath the earth. He was one of the most feared gods by men. So much that they believed even saying his name would result in death coming quicker. Despite his immense power, the god was regarded as the least powerful of the three brothers and he was often depicted as an evil god, while in fact, when individuals came in times of need, he chose not to turn them away but instead gave them the chance to earn what they desire if they prove themself worthy. Someone also said that When Cronus first realized the prophecy that he will be dethroned by one of his children, one of the first children he ate was Hades, fully aware of the capabilities he possesses. When Zeus began the revolt, Hades was regarded the strongest as he made Cronus bleed. When they defeated Cronus and imprisoned him in Tartarus, Hades decided to guard their father knowing he is the only one powerful enough to do so. Zeus only became king because Hades had to guard their father. Hephaestus and other gods stated that Hades was the just and rightful king. He was the Just God.

The Gorgon sisters (The trio of death)

Stheno, Euryale, Medusa are the Gorgon sisters. They are the daughters of Typhoeus and Echidna, Father and mother of all monsters. although, weirdly, Medusa was considered the child of Phorcys and Ceto and was the only immortal of the three sisters. Medusa joined the Trio after Athena cursed her to become an ugly Gorgon. Then isolated her to a faraway island. Medusa went from being admired to being hunted by the very men who once appreciated her beauty.

Some say Athena cursed her because she thinks she betrayed her master and Some say, Athena did that in order to give power to medusa so she can protect herself from men. But as far as I remember, Medusa was a very beautiful lady and every man adores her she was also Athena's favorite priestess and she promised that she would remain pure until the day she dies but Poseidon raped medusa. Medusa tried to tell Athena the truth but she didn't believe her and turned her into a human snake, her beautiful skin grow scales and her hair turns into a snake and when someone looks at her in the eyes they will turn into stone. I feel bad for Medusa because honestly though, She didn't do anything wrong.

Artemis (Goddess of the wildland)

Artemis is my favorite Goddess, I can say that she's the Top 1 and here's why.

Artemis was one of the most revered and honored of the Gods. She was admired as a great huntress. Her skills of a bow could only be matched by her twin brother which is Apollo. Despite her love for hunt, Artemis was an avid protector of the wilderness. She would seek vengeance upon those who were seen to do harm to animals, regardless of who they were. Artemis spends little time amongst gods and mortals and when she did it was quite often followed by tragedy. This is one of the reasons she was so devoted to maintaining her virginity.

All I can say is that she's the greatest man-hater of the myth. I'm really glad that she didn't fell for Zeus, we all know what would happen if she fell in love with Zeus right?

Hera (Queen of gods)

Hera is the queen of Olympus, sitting behind her husband Zeus, she reigns over the skies on the top of her golden throne. Hera was known to be faithful but her husband was exactly the opposite. Zeus had endless affairs and each of them enraged his wife. Zeus lovers ad their children became targets of Hera's wrath. Hercules, being the most popular of them. Zeus's sons and lovers were not the only targets of Hera's wrath. The Trojans endured her rage after the Trojan king chose Aphrodite as the most beautiful of the goddesses.

Honestly speaking, I feel bad for Hera. She's faithful to Zeus but Zeus, on the other hand, has tons of affairs, she should be like Artemis though, living her life away from all Greek dramas.

Athena (goddess of wisdom)

Athena was Zeus's favorite child and sprung full grown in armor from his forehead. She was therefore seen as the goddess of wisdom, as she had drawn her wisdom from the head of God. Athena was fierce and brave in a battle. She was known to turn killings into trophies as a memory of her battles. Athena was also known for helping heroes and her ability to invent useful items that can be used in battles. She helped Hercules in his twelve labors, but also Persues, with a bronze polish shield that he could use as a mirror again medusa.

Athena is also my favorite goddess and she did not involve herself in all the 'greek drama' instead she focuses on battles which are actually really cool. I just Idolise females that can fight. But I hate her for not listening to Medusa and cursing her even though she didn't do anything wrong. I'm having mixed emotions right now.

Medusa (the snake-haired gorgon)

Medusa, daughter of Phorcys and Keto, she is the most famous of the three monstrous sisters, known as the Gorgons. She was a successful and beautiful mortal until she was incurred the wrath of Athena. Who transformed her into a vicious monster with a snake for hair. With just a glance, she would turn people into stone. She was killed by Persues, who used her head as a fearsome weapon.

In the movie "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief(2010) I first idolize Medusa, I don't know why but I really think that her power or the curse is really cool. Imagine, just looking at someone and turning them into stone. You can easily make a stone house out of your haters.

Hecate (goddess of witchcraft)

Hecate is the daughter of the Titans Perses and Asteria, she was the goddess of magic and witchcraft. Hecate was often depicted as holding a key and torch. She witnessed the abduction of Persephone to the underworld and touch in hand, assisted in the search for her. As a reward for helping Demeter during her search, she was given a place in the underworld as an attendance to Persephonehecate was more than happy with this arrangement, as the darkness of the underworld made it a better place for working magic.

I honestly want a movie about Hecate, the story of her life to be specific since I love magic and stuff.

Nemesis (goddess of retribution and revenge)

Nemesis was the goddess that would enact retribution against those who performed evil deeds of those perceived as having underserved good fortune. She was seen as able to measure one's happiness, she could see whether that happiness was too frequent or too excessive and f she deemed that in some way this happiness was undeserved, she would bring loss and suffering to even up the scales. nemesis was also known to act swiftly with no pity or mercy. Particularly with those exploiting others or those showing excessive hubris towards the gods.

Aside from Medusa, Nemesis's powers were also one of my favorites.

Atlas (Titan god, bearer of the heavens)

Atlas is the son of Iapetus and Clymene, was one of the most famous Titans. He was the leader of the rebellion against Zeus and got a fitting punishment for it. He was condemned to eternally hold up the sky. Therefore, symbolizing the hardship that someone has to endure on daily basis. He shows us that even the most impossible task of holding the weight of the entire world.

I don't know why but I feel bad for Atlas for some reason. Anyways, did you know that in Ancient Greece, when there is an earthquake, they believed it was Atlas trying to relieve the stress from his shoulders?.

Poseidon (Lord of the sea)

Poseidon, the second most powerful, had complete power of the seas and oceans. He did not live in Olympus but in a golden palace, located in the depths of the sea. Poseidon had many affairs, one of them with Medusa when she was still a beautiful maiden. Pegasus, the winged horse was born of the union with Medusa. Poseidon has many other sons. The majority of them being evil monsters like the cyclops, etc.

I honestly don't like Poseidon but I include him here because I find his powers really cool. Did you watch the movie Percy Jackson where Poseidon arises from the ocean? that part was so cool but I hate him for doing that to Medusa.

Pegasus (The mythical winged divine horse)

Pegasus was a pure white horse with wings, capable of flight. He was the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa. Medusa was pregnant with Pegasus, but she could not give birth because of the curse placed on her by Athena. When Medusa was eventually slain, Pegasus was born from her wounds. Pegasus flew to Mount Olympus, where he would live in Zeus's palace. Zeus gave him the task of carrying the god's thunder and lightning.

It was honestly weird that Pegasus being a horse was the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa, but hey! There's Athena, she sprung full grown in armor from Zeus's forehead. I honestly love unicorns and stuff that's why a include Pegasus here.

Helios (God of the sun)

Helios, the god of the sun, was a beardless and very handsome man in purplish robes, crowned with golden mighty charioteer, driving his flaming chariot of gleaming horses from east to west across the sky each day. At night, Helios crossed back to the east by floating in a golden cup on the stream of the ocean. Because he was in the sky all day looking down on earth, people assumed he saw and heard everything that went on in that domain thus, both gods and humans called him as a witness to various events.

You're probably wondering why Helios and not Apollo right? well, Helios was the first god of the sun before Apollo so that's why a put Helios instead of Apollo. Anyways, there are a lot more Gods and Goddesses of Olympus but these 12 are my favorite ones. You probably thinking right now "where's Zeus?" well, I don't really like him, he has a lot of affairs, son here, son there, sons everywhere and I don't like that. How about you? which god and goddesses are your favorites?

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