When Apollo noticed his cattle had been stolen, he confronted Hermes, who began playing music on the Lyre. Apollo (Greek god of healing, medicine, music, and poetry): Lyre (musical instrument), bow and arrow, python, a laurel wreath, and the sunДЇacts: Hermes invented the Lyre but used it against Apollo when stealing his cattle.A donkey is one of his symbols because he would ride a donkey instead of a chariot. Hephaestus (Greek god of metalworking, blacksmithing, craftsmanship): Hammer, anvil, fire, donkey, and volcanoДЇacts: Hephaestus made all of the weapons and armor for Mount Olympus.

Hera was among those who borrowed the belt.

Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure): golden apple, dove, swan, and scallop shellДЇacts: Aphrodite could make people fall in love by wearing her sacred belt.

Poseidon (Greek god of the seas): tridentДЇacts: Poseidon plays a part in many Greek myths, including his relationship with Medusa and his anger with Odysseus.

Even though his father was Zeus, having a mortal mother made Dionysus feel separated from the rest.

Dionysus (Greek god of wine and the vine): grapes, ivy, thyrsus of ivy and pine coneДЇacts: Dionysus was considered an outsider to the Twelve Olympians because he had a mortal mother.

She always kept the fire going at Mount Olympus, and food was always prepared in her name for her sacrifice.

Hestia (Greek goddess of the hearth and home): hearthДЇacts: Hestia was one of three virgin goddesses.

Her sacred animal was the peacock and cow.

Hera (Greek goddess of marriage, queen of the gods): diadem/crown, pomegranate, peacock, and cowДЇacts: Hera was the queen of the gods and often was adorned with a diadem or crown.

Hermes (Greek god of trade, merchants, travelers, sports, and athletes): Caduceus (rod staff with snakes entwined), winged shoes, a winged hat, and tortoise shellДЇacts: Hermes was the god of travel, so he was often related to transportation methods, such as winged shoes and a winged hat.

The oak tree represents the great wisdom that Zeus possesses. He would also transform into various creatures, such as an eagle, swan, or bull.

Zeus (Greek god of the skies): lightning bolt/thunderbolt, eagle, swan, clouds, bull, and oak treeДЇacts: Zeus would use a lightning bolt or thunderbolt to inflict pain or death upon his enemies.

We will include both Hestia and Dionysus in the first portion of our list, as well as Hades. It is important to know that some versions of Greek mythology have Hestia as the 12th Olympian, while other versions have Dionysus. If you donвЂ™t know who the Twelve Olympians are, the Twelve Olympians are the major deities that resided on Mount Olympus.

Hades symbol