Mythological Figures A / D - E / I - K / Z Gods and Goddess
	Greek name (Roman name) Rules Attributes Samples Click on pictures Poseidon (Neptune) Rhea (Ops) Selene Goddess of the Night, sister of Eos. Often are portrayed together, for to depict the allegory called of "The Day and the Night". Owl, crescent, opium Uranus Son and husband of Gea and father of the Titans Zeus (Jupiter) Kings of the gods, god of weather and fertility Eagle, thunderbolt   Other figures Leda Beautiful maiden, usually depicted with Zeus in form of the swan. From their unionwere born Castor and Pollux, and Helen of Troia. Medusa One of the three Gorgons (others were Euryale and Sthenno). The only one Gorgon who was mortal. She was in love with Poseidon, and was transformed in monster by a wrathful Athena. She was killed by Perseus Moirae: (Parcae): The three fates (represented as three women) who dispense lot in life, assigned at birth. They are: Clotho - spins the thread of life Lachesis - determins its length Atropos - cuts the thread Muses: Originally three. They attributes are usually musical instruments. The three Muses are daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Later nine Muses were associated with Apollo. They are always draped and wears long tunic. They are: Calliope Chief of the Muses and muse of epic poetry. Depicted with tablet and stylus. Often with a roll of papers and a cloak around her waist Clio Muse of history. With an open roll of paper or an open chest of books. Sometime carries two thongs and chastises one of the other Muses Eutherpes Muse of lyric poetry. With a flute (or double flute) or reciting lyric poetry Melpomene Muse of tragedy. Represented by a tragic mask. Often carries sword or club Terpsichore Muse of dance and choral song (by extension, Muse of music). Depicted plucking a lyre with a plectrum Erato Muse of erotic poetry. Also depicted with the lyre Polymnia Muse of the hymn. Depicted in pensive pose, with a roll and robe Urania Muse of astronomy. With a globe and a staff to point out the stars Thalia Muse of comedy. With comic mask Psyche Satyrs Woodland spirits with face of man, horns, body and legs of goat. Playmates of Pan and followers od Dionysus.