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)

Theoi Summary - Selene

Σεληνη (seh-LEE-nee) - Selene AKA Mene
Goddess of the Moon, fertility, childbirth, and the months
Ouranic Titaness

Symbols: Crescent, lunar disc, bull horns
Animals: Bull, cattle
Colors: White, silver
Plants/Herbs: Selentropes
Stones/Crystals: Selenite, moonstone, silver, quartz

Retinue: Hesperus, Astra
Relations: Endymion (husband), Hyperion (father), Theia (mother), Helios (brother, sometimes father), Pandeia (daughter), Nemea (daughter), Herse (daughter), Horae (sometimes daughters), Menai (daughters), Narkissos (son)
Identified with: Artemis-Hekate (Hellenic/Roman), Artemis (Hellenic), Hekate (Hellenic), Hera (Hellenic), Luna (Roman), Máni (Norse), Chandra (Hindu), Soma (Hindu), Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto (Japanese)

Festivals: Pandia (14h Ela.), Noumenia (1st of every month)

Epithets: Phoebe (Bright), Aiglê (Radiance), Pasiphae (All-Shining), Ilithyia (Aid in Childbirth), Mene (Moon/Lunar), Pandia (All brightness)

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)

Ἑστια (es-TEE-ah) - Hestia AKA Histia, Hestiê
Goddess of the home, hearth, sacred fire, family, and cooking
Ouranic Olympian

Symbols: Kettle, fire, veil, chaste-tree
Animals: Pig, donkey
Colors: Red
Plants/Herbs: Chaste-tree, culinary herbs
Stones/Crystals: Garnet, ruby, sulphur, tiger eye, fire agate

Retinue: N/A
Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Zeus (brother), Haides (brother), Poseidon (brother), Demeter (sister), Hera (sister)
Identified with: Vesta (Roman), Tabiti (Scythian)

Festivals: Noumenia (1st of every month)

Epithets: Aidios (Eternal), Khloomorphos (Verdant), Polymorphos (Multi-Formed), Polyvolvos (Rich in Blessings), Potheinotati (Beloved), Vasileia (Queen), Boulaia (Of the Council)

Theoi Summary - Poseidon

Ποσειδων (poh-see-thOHN) - Poseidon
God-king of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought, and horses
Ouranic, Chthonic and Einalic Olympian

Symbols: Trident, seashell, boulder, wreath of celery
Animals: Bull, horse, dolphin, hippocamp, marine life
Colors: Blue, green, black
Plants/Herbs: Pine, celery
Stones/Crystals: Pearl, sea glass

Retinue: Triton, Nereids, Okeanids, Naiads, Potomai, all ocean deities and spirits
Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Amphirite (wife), Halia (consort), Medousa (consort), Zeus (brother), Hestia (sister), Haides (brother), Demeter (sister), Hera (sister), Triton (son), Rhode (daughter), Pegasos (son), Athena (sometimes daughter), Areion (son), Polyphemos (son), Khrysomallos (son), Orion (sometimes son), Despoine (daughter), Kymopoleia (daughter), Proseous Daemones (sons)
Identified with: Neptune (Roman)

Festivals: Poseidea (8 Pos.), Haloa (26 Pos.), Aeginetarum Feriae (~winter solstice), honored on the 8th of every month

Epithets: Basileus (King), Pelagaeus (Of the Sea), Prosclystius (Who Dashes Against), Asphalius (Secures Safe Voyage), Epoptes (Overseer), Ennosigaeus (Shaker of the Earth), Hippius (Of the Horses), Hippocurius (Horse Tender), Phytalmius (Plant Nurturer), Patrus (Father), Laoites (Of the People), Gaeochus (Holder of the Earth)

Theoi Summary - Nike

Νικη (nee-keh) - Nike AKA Nicé
Goddess of victory in both peaceful contests & war
Ouranic Daemon & Resident of Olympos

Symbols: Wings, palm branch, wreath, gold sandals, lyre, incense burner, golden sandals, chariot, trophy
Animals: N/A
Colors: Gold, white
Plants/Herbs: Palm, laurel
Stones/Crystals: Gold

Retinue: N/A
Relations: Pallas (father), Styx (mother), Ares (sometimes father), Zelos (brother), Kratos (brother), Bia (sister)
Identified with: Athene (Hellenic), Victoria (Roman)

Festivals: Niketeria (2 Boe.)

Epithets: Apteros (Wingless/Never leaving, unique to Athens), ?? (Beautiful-Ankled)

Theoi Summary - Ares

Αρης (AH-rees) - Ares
God of war, battle lust, courage, civil order, military, spoils, soldiers, manliness, and strength
Ouranic Olympian

Symbols: Helm, spear, shield
Animals: Serpent, (bronze) bull, barn owl, vulture, woodpecker
Colors: Red, black
Plants/Herbs: N/A
Stones/Crystals: Hematite, fire opal, bloodstone, bronze, steel

Retinue: Deimos, Phobos, Eris, Enyo, Kydoimos, Nike
Relations: Zeus (father), Hera (mother), Aphrodite (consort, sometimes half sister), Eris (sometimes sister, consort), Deimos (son), Phobos (son), Harmonia (daughter), Eros (son), Anteros (son), Diomedes (son), half brother to all children of Zeus
Identified with: Mars (Roman), Enyo (Hellenic), Tyr (Norse)

Festivals: N/A

Epithets: Theritas (Beastly), Hippius (Of the Horses), Aphneius (Abundant), Gynaecothoenas (Feasted by Women), Miaephonus (Bloody), Laossous (He Who Rallies Men), Brotoloegus (Slaughtering), Andreïphontes (Manslaying), Chalceus (Brazen), Teichesipletes (Stormer of Cities), Enchespalus (Spear-Brandishing), Rhinotorus (Flesh-Piercing), Oxys (Sharp), Thoos (Swift), Thurus (Violent), Obrimus (Strong), Dinus (Fearsome), Enyalius (Warlike)

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)

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)

Theoi Summary - Asklepios

Ἀσκληπιός (ahs-klee-pee-ohs) - Asklepios AKA Asclepius
God of medicine, doctors, and surgery
Ouranic Deified Mortal and resident of Olympos

Symbols: Serpent-wrapped staff (Rod of Asklepios)
Animals: Snake
Colors: White
Plants/Herbs: Milkweed
Stones/Crystals: Citrine

Retinue: Hygeia, Iaso, Panakeia, Aigle, Akeso
Relations: Apollon (father), Koronis (mother), Epione (wife), Hygeia (daughter), Iaso (daughter), Panakeia (daughter), Aigle (daughter), Akeso (daughter)
Identified with: Vejovis (Roman), Paion (Hellenic), Imhotep (Kemetic)

Festivals: Asklepia (8 Ela.), Epidauria (17 Boe.)

Epithets: Paeon (Healer), Iatrus (Healer), Epius (Soothing), Philolaus (Lover of the People), Archagetas (Founder), Agnitas (Of the Chaste-Tree), Paedus (Boy), Cotyleus (Of the Hip-Joint)

Theoi Summary - Kirke

Κιρκη (kee-r-ke) - Kirke AKA Circe
Goddess of pharmakeia, nekromankia, sorcery, illusion, and transmutation
Ouranic & Chthonic Naiad, Goddess, Titaness, and/or Hero

Symbols: Cup, ladle, herbs, loom, wand
Animals: Pig, lion, hawk, wolf
Colors: Gold, purple, silver, red
Plants/Herbs: Moly, snowdrop, enchanter’s nightshade, magikal herbs overall
Stones/Crystals: Hag stone

Retinue: Nymphs of Aeaea
Relations: Helios (father), Perseis (mother), Hekate (sometimes mother), Aeetes (brother/sometimes father), Pasiphae (sister), Perses (brother), Phaunos (son), Latinos (son), Agrios (son), Telegonos (son), Medea (sometimes sister)
Identified with: Hekate (Hellenic), Medea (Hellenic)

Festivals: N/A

Epithets: Polypharmakos (Many Spells), Aeaean (Of Aeaea), Pharmakis (Witch/Sorceress), Euplókamos (Fair-headed), Audeeis (Speaking with Human Voice), Deinos (Terrible)

Theoi Summary - Artemis

Αρτεμις (AHR-te-mees) - Artemis
Goddess of the Moon, hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, chastity, vegetation, children, protector of the vulnerable, young women, and those entering womanhood
Ouranic Olympian

Symbols: Bow and arrows, moon, hunting knives, antlers, white disk, Animals: Deer, hunting dog, bear, wild boar, owl, wild animals as a whole
Colors: Silver, white, green, blue, teal, red
Plants/Herbs: Almond, amaranth, mugwort, wormwood, cannabis
Stones/Crystals: Silver, moonstone, quartz, diamond

Retinue: the Hunters of Artemis, Amnisiades, Okeanids, Nymphai
Relations: Leto (mother), Zeus (father), Apollo (twin brother), half sister to all children of Zeus
Identified with: Diana (Roman), Selene (Hellenic), Bastet (Kemetic), Sekhmet (Kemetic)

Festivals: Elaphebolia (6th Ela.), Kharisteria (6th Boe.), Mounichia (6 or 16th Mun.), Thargelia (6-7th Thar.), celebrated on the 6th of every month

Epithets: Agrotera (Of the Hunt), Phoebe (Bright), Pheraea (Of the Beasts), Elaphaea (Of the Deer), Limnaea (Of the Lake), Lycaea (Of the Wolves), Leucophryne (Of the White-Bird), Paedotrophus (Nurse of Children), Philomeirax (Friend of Young Girls), Orsilochia (Helper of Childbirth), Phosphorus (Light-Bringer), Soteira (Savior), Ariste (Best), Eucleia (Of Good Repute), Calliste (Beautiful), Protothronia (Of the First Throne)

Theoi Summary - Themis

Θεμις (theh-mees) - Themis
Goddess of divine law, oracles, customs, assemblies, natural order, justice, and counselor of Zeus
Ouranic Titaness

Symbols: Scales of justice, tripod, cornucopia, measuring rod, sword, blindfold
Animals: Lion (modern)
Colors: Grey, white
Plants/Herbs: ??
Stones/Crystals: ??

Retinue: ??
Relations: Ouranos (father), Gaia (mother), Zeus (husband), Moirai (daughters), Horai (daughters), Themeides (daughters), Prometheus (sometimes son)
Identified with: Demeter Thesmorphos (Hellenic), Rhea (Hellenic), Gaia (Hellenic), Justitia (Roman)

Festivals: Demokratia (12th Boe.)

Epithets: Sôteira (Savior), Euboulos (Well-Counselled), Orthoboulos (Well-Counselled), Hiera (Holy), Aidoios (August, Venerable), Eugenes (High-Born)

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)

Theoi Summary - Nemesis

Νεμεσις (nEH-meh-sees) - Nemesis AKA Rhamnousia
Goddess of retribution, fairness, and punishment of hubris
Ouranic Daemon

Symbols: Whip, wheel, wings, rein, sword, balance, apple branch
Animals: Goose
Colors: Red
Plants/Herbs: Apple, thistle
Stones/Crystals: Red jasper, tourmaline

Retinue: Tyche, Aedos
Relations: Nyx (mother), Okeanos (father), Zeus (sometimes father, consort), Helene of Troy (daughter), Telkhines (children)
Identified with: Invidia (Roman), Rivalitas (Roman), Shani (Hindu)

Festivals: Nemeseia (5th Boe.)

Epithets: Rhamnousia (Goddess of Rhamnous), Adrasteia (inescapable)

Theoi Summary - Demeter

Δημητηρ (thee-MEE-teer) - Demeter
Goddess of the cycle of life, agriculture, bread, and grain
Ouranic Olympian with Chthonic aspects

Symbols: Sheaf of grain, cornucopia, scythe, lotus staff, torch, bread, serpent-drawn chariot
Animals: Serpent, gecko, red mullet, pig, turtle dove, dragon-serpent
Colors: Black, green
Plants/Herbs: Wheat, grain, barley, poppy, mint
Stones/Crystals: Garnet, topaz, citrine, almandine, pyrope

Retinue: Hekate, Persephone, Eleusian demigods, Iacchus, Ploutos
Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Zeus (brother), Haides (brother), Poseidon (brother), Hestia (sister), Hera (sister), Persephone (daughter), Despoine (daughter)
Identified with: Ceres (Roman), Cybele (Anatolian), Isis (Kemetic)

Festivals: Thesmophoria (11-13th Pya.), Eleusinian Mysteries (14-23rd Boe.), Haloa (26 Pos.)

Epithets: Chthonia (Of the Earth), Chloe (First Shoots), Epogmia (Of the Furrows), Anesidora (She Who Sends Forth Gifts), Plutodotira (Giver of Wealth), Carpophorus (Bearer of Fruit), Thermasia (Warmth), Megala Thea (Great Goddess), Megala Mater (Great Mother), Thesmophorus (Bringer of Law), Thesmia (Of the Laws), Prostasia (Patron), Panachaea (Of All Greeks), Horaphorus (Bringer of Seasons), Polyphorbus (Bountiful), Hagne (Holy), Cyanopeplus (Cloaked), Deo (Of the Earth), Lusia (Purifying), Erinys (Fury)

Theoi Summary - Persephone/Kore

Περσεφονη/κόρη (pehr-seh-FOH-nee/koh-reh) - Persephone/Kore AKA Core, Cora
Goddess-Queen of the Underworld, entry to Elysium, nekromankia, curses/Spring growth, grain
Ouranic & Chthonic Goddess

Symbols: Pomegranate, torch, wheat, flowers
Animals: Bats, black ram, parrots, talking birds
Colors: Red, black, green, pink
Plants/Herbs: Asphodel, pomegranate, narcissus, grain/wheat, mint
Stones/Crystals: Quartz, agate, jasper, tourmaline, sapphire

Retinue: Hekate, Iacchus, the dead
Relations: Haides (husband), Zeus (father), Demeter (mother), Zagreus (son), Melinoe (daughter), Erinys (sometimes daughters), Dionysos (sometimes son)
Identified with: Proserpina (Roman)

Festivals: Thesmophoria (11-13th Pya.), Eleusinian Mysteries (14-23rd Boe.), Haloa (26 Pos.)

Epithets: Kore (Maiden), Khthonia (Of the Earth/Underworld), Capophorus (Bringer of Fruit), Soteira (Savior), Megala Thea (Great Goddess), Hagne (Pure), Daeira (Knowing One), Praxidike (Exacter of Justice), Herkyna (Of Stone Enclosure), Protogone (First Born), Despoina (Mistress of the House), Hagne (Pure), Melindia (Honey)

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)

Theoi Summary - Melisseus

Μελισσευς (meh-lee-see-us) - Melisseus
God of honey and beekeeping
Ouranic Nomioic demigod & daimon, Kourete, and/or Korybante

Symbols: Bees, honeycomb, beehives, honey-sap
Animals: Honey bees
Colors: Orange, yellow, gold
Plants/Herbs: Bee-friendly plants
Stones/Crystals: Citrine, bumble bee jasper

Retinue: N/A
Relations: Gaia (mother), Ouranos (sometimes father), Amalthea (consort/wife), Adrasteia (daughter), Ida (daughter)
Identified with: Melissa/Melissae/Meliae (Hellenic), Aristaios (Hellenic)

Festivals: N/A

Epithets: N/A

Theoi Summary - Zeus

Ζευς (tzeus) - Zeus
God-king of the gods, sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, fate, leadership, fatherhood, and justice
Ouranic Olympian with Chthonic aspects

Symbols: Lightning bolt, scepter, aegis, olive branch, storm clouds
Animals: Bull, cuckoo, eagle, swan
Colors: Blue, gold, yellow, purple
Plants/Herbs: Oak tree, olive tree
Stones/Crystals: Diamond, quartz, smokey quartz

Retinue: Themis, Hermes, Iris, Hestia, Metis, Ganymedes, Hebe, Harpyiai, Pegasos, Zelos, Kratos, Nike, Bia
Relations: Hera (wife, sister), Themis (wife), Metis (wife), Dione (wife), Ganymedes (consort), Leto (consort), Mnemosyne (consort), Semele (consort), Demeter (consort, sister), Persephone (sometimes consort, daughter), Io (consort), Nemesis (consort), Hestia (sister), Poseidon (brother), Haides (brother), Khronos (father), Rhea (mother), Helen of Troy (daughter), Hebe (sometimes daughter), Herakles (son), Apollo (son), Artemis (daughter), Hephaistos (sometimes son), Ares (son), Hermes (son), Athena (sometimes daughter), Eris (sometimes daughter), Moirai (daughters), Horai (daughters), Kharites (sometimes daughters), Pan (sometimes son), Mousai (daughters)
Identified with: Jupiter (Roman), Ammon (Kemetic), Indra (Hindu), Sabazios (Phrygian), Helios (Hellenic), Barnabas (Christian)

Festivals: Theogamia (26th Gam.), Pandia (14h Ela.), Noumenia (1st of every month), Demokratia (12th Boe.), Zeus Epoptes (25 Meg.), Olympeia (19th Mun.), Bouphonia (14th Skir.), Diasia (29th Ant.)

Epithets: Ombrius (Of the Rain), Hyetius (Of the Rain), Aphesius (Releasing), Ceraunius (Of the Thunderbolt), Astrapaeus (Of the Lightning), Cataebates (Descending), Labrandeus (Raging), Conius (Of the Dust), Evenemus (Of Fair Winds), Maemactes (Boisterous), Basileus (King), Hypatus (Supreme), Coryphaeus (Leader), Ctesius (Of the House), Herceius (Of the Courtyard), Bulaeus (Of the Council), Ambulius (Counsellor), Xenius (Of Hospitality), Plusius (Of Wealth), Cosmetes (Orderer), Philius (Of Friendship), Phyxius (Of Refuge), Palamnaeus (Punisher of Murderers), Catharsius (Of Ritual Purification), Apemius (Averter of Ills), Soter (Savior), Laoites (Of the People), Eleuthereus (Of Freedom), Sthenius (Strong), Phyxius (Banishes), Milichius (Gracious), Epoptes (Overseer)