12 Olympian Deities - 12 Places
Aug 22, 2023 5:01 pm
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The Olympian gods are the main figures of ancient Greek mythology. They embody a pantheon of divine power and influence. Led by the mighty Zeus, they preside over the celestial realm of Mount Olympus. Each deity possesses unique attributes and governs various aspects of the mortal world.
These twelve Olympian gods, with their distinct personalities and domains, form a divine tapestry that weaves throughout Greco-Roman mythology, shaping the narratives of mortals and immortals alike. Let’s have a look at places of worship associated with each of the twelve Olympians:
(Greek name is mentioned first, Roman name second)
Zeus | Jupiter
Temple of Zeus Lepsinos at Euromus
The Temple of Zeus Lepsinos is an ancient Greek temple located in Euromus (modern-day Aydın Province) in western Turkey.
Hera | Juno
Temple of Hera at Olympia
The Temple of Hera, also known as Heraion, is an ancient Doric temple located in Olympia, Greece.
Poseidon | Neptune
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
The ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built between 444–440 BCE, is one of the main monuments of the Golden Age of Athens.
Demeter | Ceres
Temple of Sangri
The Temple of Sangri (also called Temple of Demeter of Sangri) is a late Archaic temple on the Cyclades island of Naxos, Greece. The temple was built around 530 BCE.
Athena | Minerva
Temple of Athena Lindia
The Temple of Athena Lindia was an ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Athene Lindia in the city of Lindos on the island of Rhodes (now Rhodes) in Greece.
Apollo | Apollo
Temple of Apollo at Delphi
The Apollo temple of Delphi is one of the most famous religious sites of the ancient world.
Artemis | Diana
Temple of Artemis Brauronia
The temple of Artemis Brauronia is located in the ancient Greek city of Brauronia.
Ares | Mars
Temple of Mars Ultor
The Temple of Mars Ultor was inaugurated by Emperor Augustus in 2 BCE. It is the centre of the Forum Augustus and celebrates Mars Ultor, the avenging Mars, the god of war.
Aphrodite | Venus
Temple of Venus and Roma
The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin Templum Veneris et Romae) is a double temple in Rome. Its preserved remains are on the slope of the Velia facing the Colosseum.
Hephaestus | Vulcan
Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples.
Hermes | Mercury
Temple of Hermes in Çatıören
The Temple of Hermes in Çatıören is an ancient Greek temple located in the village of Çatıören in western Turkey.
Hestia | Vesta
Temple of Vesta
The Temple of Vesta (Latin: aedes Vestae) was the central sanctuary of Rome in the Roman Forum. It was located behind the Caesar and Castor temple.
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