Wondering about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece? Here's where you'll find them!
The ancient Greeks honored a wide variety of gods, and many are still worshipped today by
Hellenic Pagans. For the Greeks, much like many other ancient cultures, the deities were a part of daily life, not merely something to be chatted with in times of need. Here are some of the best-known gods and goddesses of the Gree…
Although the Olympic Games today are the world's biggest sporting event, at one time they were also the biggest religious festival in the world. Learn about the history of the Games, and why they were eventually deemed "too Pagan."
Aphrodite was a goddess of love and romance. She was honored by the ancient Greeks, and is still celebrated by many modern Pagans.
Artemis was a Greek goddess of the hunt, and like her twin brother Apollo possessed a wide variety of attributes. Some Pagans still honor her today because of her connection to times of female transition.
Athena is one of the best-known goddesses of the Greek pantheon. In addition to being a deity of wisdom, she also was a patron of the warrior, and a daughter of mighty Zeus. Learn more about Athena, and why some people still honor her today.
Demeter is one of the best known goddesses of the harvest. Find out why she and her daughter Persephone are so important to the harvest mythology.
Ever wonder where the word "erotic" comes from? Well, it has a lot to do with Eros, the Greek god of and lust. This son of Aphrodite was all about man's basest desires, and it was his job to inflame people with the fires of passion!
Gaia was known as the life force from which all other beings sprang, including the earth, the sea and the mountains. A prominent figure in Greek mythology, Gaia is also honored by many Wiccans and Pagans today.
Hecate has a long history as a goddess, from her days in pre-Olympian times to the present. Originally a goddess of childbirth and fertility, Hecate has evolved into a symbol of magic and sorcery.
Hera is well known for being the wife of Zeus, but she's also a powerful goddess in her own right. Learn about this deity of marriage and sovereignty.
Many cultures have a goddess of hearth and domesticity, and the Greeks were no exception. Hestia was the deity who watched over the home fires, and offered sanctuary and protection to strangers.
Priapus is best known for his huge and constantly erect phallus, but he was also considered a god of protection. Here's why ancient Greek country dwellers kept him as a guardian.
Zeus was the leader of the Olympic gods, and commanded both immortals and men. Learn about this supreme ruler who had a great celebration held in his honor every four years.
