Who was Zeus? The ruler of all gods and the god of the sky and thunder Who was Hera? Zeus' wife and the goddess of marriage Who was Athena? What Greek city was named after her? The goddess of wisdom and war. The Greek city of Athens was named after her Who was Aphrodite? The goddess of beauty and love Who was Apollo? The god of music, prophecies, and archery Who was Ares? The god of war and bloodshed but was NOT married to Athena Who was Demeter? The goddess of harvest, seasons, and wild animals Who was Hephaestus? The god of fire, also the blacksmith of the gods Who was Hermes? The god of flight, thieves, and commerce, also the messanger of the gods Who was Hestia? The goddess of hearth and home. Who was Poseidon? The god of the seas, horses, and earthquakes Who was Hades? The god of the underworld Who was Dionysus? The god of wine Some greek gods that your child/student will learn in 6th-7th grade.