Holy Symbols of the Greek Gods

Discover the Attributes and Symbols of the Greek Gods and Goddesses according to Greek Mythology and legends.

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Zeus

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Symbols: Lightning, Goat, Kotinos

Animals: Eagle, Taurus, Rooster

Trees-Plants: Oak, Sage.

Secondary: Olive, Margarita, Amaranth, Marjoram, Walnut, Flom, Vervena, Almond, Violet, Cassia, Carnation, Rope


Poseidon

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Symbols: Trident

Animals: Horse, Dolphin, Taurus

Stones: Beryllium, Aquamarine, Pearl

Trees-Plants: Pine, Sea Anemone, Algae.

Secondary: Linden (Tilia tomentosa), Utricularia.



Hades

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Trees-Plants: Kyparissi, Pomegranate.

Secondary: Mint, Narcissus, Corn.




Hera

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Symbols: Diadem, Scepter

Animals: Peacock, Cow

Trees-Plants: Lily, Orange.

Secondary: Apple, Willow, Fig (Ficus carica), Smyrna (Commiphora myrrha).

Apollo

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Symbols: Lyre, Bow, Arrow

Animals: Crow, Wolf

Stones: Sapphire

Trees-Plants: Laurel.

Secondary: Sunflower, Ixos (Guy), Hyacinth, Orange, Dill, fenugreek, Phoenix, Lily, Leek.

Athena

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Symbols: Goat

Animals: Owl, Snake

Trees-Plants: Olive.

Secondary: Oak, Birch, Stavragathos, Mulberry.

Artemis

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Symbols: Bow, Arrow, Crescent

Animals: Deer, Falcon

Stones: Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl

Trees-Plants: Willow, Jasminum, Beech, Myrtle.

Secondary: Amaranth, Margarita, Hazelnut, Agriapsithia, Balsam, Acacia, Mandragora, Apiganos.

Aphrodite

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Symbols: Mirror

Animals: Pigeon, Swan

Stones: Emerald, Sturnus vulgaris, Pearl

Trees-Plants: Rose, Lily, Anemone, Apple, Myrtle.

Secondary: Aloe, Fern, Heather, Benzoy, Smyrna, Quince, Sandalwood, Angelica, Pear, Star, Afroxylia (Samboukos), Violet.

Ares

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Symbols: Spear, Sword

Animals: Dog, Vulture

Stones: Onyx, Sardonyx

Trees-Plants: Mint, Apiganos, Tilia tomentosa, Verbena, Adelochorto.

Demeter

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Symbols: Sickle, Torch

Animals: Snake

Stones: Emerald

Trees-Plants: Cob, Barley.

Secondary: Willow, Corn, Pomegranate, Beans, Vlichouni, Poppy.

Hermes

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Symbols: Coffins, Winged Sandals

Animals: Goat

Metals: Mercury

Trees-Plants: Almond, Fir. Secondary: Dill, Phoenix, Hazelnut, Clove, Cinnamon, Mulberry.

Hephaestus

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Symbols: Hammer, Anvil, Ax, Fire

Trees-Plants: Margarita.

Panas

Symbols: Flute, Phallus

Animals: Goat, Aries, Stag, Taurus

Trees-Plants: Pine, Fir, Vine.

Secondary: Vanilla, Calamus, Daffodil, Orchid, Chives, Silini, Thrush, Fern, Wildflowers.

Dionysus

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Symbols: Thyrsos, Phallus

Animals: Snake

Stones: Amethyst

Trees-Plants: Ivy, Vine.

Secondary: Asklipias, Ficus carica, Iska, Fennel, Tamarix, Mushroom.

Eros

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Stones: Opal

Trees-Plants: Red rose, Violet white, Sugarcane.

Uranus

Trees-Plants: Linden

Gaia

Stones: Amber, Coral

Trees-Plants: Orange, Apple

Kronos

Trees-Plants: Barley, Orchid.

Secondary: Corn, Lavender, Pomegranate, Raspberry.

Rhea

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Trees-Plants: Smyrna