Greek Mythology Reference Library
A chronological index of myths and stories, from the birth of the cosmos to the heroic age.
Olympian Pantheon — Family Tree
This chart shows the genealogy of the Olympian gods, beginning with the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and leading to their divine children who became the Twelve Olympians.
| Titans | |
|---|---|
| Cronus (father) | Rhea (mother) |
| Children — Olympians | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Sky, thunder, king of gods |
Hera Marriage, queen of gods |
Poseidon Sea, earthquakes |
| Hestia Hearth, home |
Demeter Agriculture |
Hades* Underworld (not Olympian) |
| Next Generation Olympians | ||
|---|---|---|
| Athena Wisdom, strategy (born from Zeus) |
Apollo Sun, music, prophecy |
Artemis Moon, hunt |
| Ares War |
Hephaestus Crafts, fire |
Aphrodite Love, beauty (different origins in myth) |
| Hermes Messenger, trade |
Dionysus Wine, theater (sometimes replaces Hestia) |
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*Hades was a child of Cronus and Rhea, but he ruled the Underworld and was not counted among the Twelve Olympians.