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• Olympians

Zeus

• God of: Sky, Weather, Lightning, Thunder, Law & Order, Justice, Moral Conduct, Destiny & Fate, Kingship
• Identified With: Jupiter/Jove (Roman), Perun (Slavic), Amon (Egyptian), Horus (Egyptian), Nut (Egyptian), Ma’at (Egyptian), Odinn (Norse), Thor (Norse), Forseti (Norse), Tyr (Norse), The Dagda (Celtic)
• Colors: Sky Blue, White, Purple, Gold, Yellow, Silver
• Elements: Air
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Planet: Jupiter
• Plants: The wild celery, the artichoke, the oak tree, the olive tree, the white poplar tree, the linden tree
• Stones & Gems: Opal, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Lapis lazuli, Blue topaz, Blue zircon, Blue agate, Citrine, Amethyst
• Incense: Frankincense, Oakmoss, Vervain, Sage, Myrrh
• Symbols: Lightning bolts, Clouds, Scepter, Throne, wreath of olive leaves, Aegis, Eagles, Cuckoos, Swans, Bulls (especially white bulls), Goats, Lions, Wolves, Scales of Justice
• Food & Drinks: Wine, Olive oil, Water/Rainwater, Fruit, Honey, Milk, Red meat, bread, cakes, saffron, cinnamon, figs
• Parents: Kronos and Rhea
• Consort: Hera (married)
• Divine Children: Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Athena, Dionysus, Hermes, Persephone, Eilethyia, Eris, Hebe, various others
• Hero Children: Perseus, Minos, Herakles, Helen, Sarpedon, various others
• Attendants: Kratos, Nike, Hermes, Themis, Moirae, Horae, Hebe, Ganymede
• Cult Epithets: Ombrios (The Rain-giver), Teleios (Of Marriage Rites), Ktêsios (Of The House), Horkios (Guardian of Oaths), Xenios (Of Hospitality)
• Poetic Epithets: Aigiochos (Aegis-bearing), Erigdoupos (Thunderous), Ombrimothymos (Indomitable), Ypsízygos (High-throned), Panggratís (All-powerful)
• Tarot: The Emperor, The Wheel of Fortune, The Fool
• Devotional Acts: Listen/Meditate to the sound of Rain, Learn about your rights, Vote in elections, Dance in the rain, Spend time with family/friends, Learn new skills, Try new things, Write/read poetry in honor of Him, Take care of mental/physical help, Donate to relief organizations for natural disasters, Tell Him your accomplishments, Honor His children, wife and companions
• Festivals: Olympieia, Bouphonia, Eleutheria

Hera

• God of: Women, Marriage, Childbirth, Motherhood, Fertility, Heirs, Kings & Empires, Family, The Sky, The Stars, Heaven
• Identified With: Juno (Roman), Isis (Egyptian), Frigg (Norse), Danu (Celtic), Hathor (Egyptian)
• Colors: Purple, Dark green, Royal blue, Silver, White, Gold
• Elements: Earth
• Day of the Week: N/A
• Planet: Venus
• Plants: The lotus, the lily, the white rose (white flowers in general), the poppy, the iris, the honeysuckle, the pomegranate tree, the apple tree, the willow tree, the cypress tree, the chaste tree
• Stones & Gems: Lapis lazuli, Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Pearl, Sapphire or star sapphire, Amethyst, Azurite, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Chrysocolla
• Incense: Myrrh, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Honeysuckle, Patchouli, Frankincense
• Symbols: Diadem, Scepter, Throne, Peacock feathers, Peacocks, Cows, Cranes, Cuckoos, Panthers, Lions, Pomegranates, Apples, Pears, Oranges, Snail/Hermit crab shells
• Food & Drinks: Wine, Olive oil, Water, Fruit, Honey, Milk, Grains, Chocolate, Pomegranates, Apples
• Parents: Kronos and Rhea
• Consort: Zeus (married)
• Divine Children: Ares, Hephaistos, Hebe, Eileithyia, Eris
• Hero Children: None
• Attendants: Hebe, Eileithyia, Iris, The Horai, Okeanides
• Cult Epithets: Gamélia (Of Marriage), Zugia (Yoked), Akraié (Of the Heights), Alexandros (Protector of Men), Basiíleia (Queen)
• Poetic Epithets: Leukolenos (White-Armed), Boopis (Cow-eyed), Khrysóthronos (Of the Golden Throne), Mákaira (Happy) DISCLAIMER: KEYBOARD WONT LET ME PUT THE PROPER O FOR CERTAIN EPITHETS (TITLO)
• Tarot: The Empress, The World
• Devotional Acts: Spend time with Family, Be kind to Children, Do house chores, Keep your home clean, Take care of Physical and Mental health, Do something nice for your Romantic Partner, Speak your mind, Write Her poems, Donate/Support Domestic Abuse victims, Donate to Women’s shelters, Donate maternity/baby clothes to those in Need, Honor Her family
• Festivals: Daidala, Heraia