Some notions about Greek mythology

Greek Mythology is the most significant result of imagination and genius of the Greek people. Are transmitted from generation to generation, have been preserved over thousands of years, making now a part of their culture and the essence of a people who had a tremendously important role in human history. In those famous legends are transmitted topics as diverse and paradoxical as the effort and perseverance, love and hate, bravery and cowardice, revenge, betrayal, temptation, or merit, were treated in all its fantastic nature. These legends have inspired artists in several areas throughout the world. Were reported in a lyrical or poetic style, with details so well documented that were naturally accepted by the population as if they were facts. In the list that follows are the names of the main characters divine in parentheses are the respective in Latin and the degree of kinship itself:
Zeus (Jupiter), (brother of Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera married and had three children, Hephaestus, Hebe and Ares). King of earth and air, the supreme Olympian, shows an aspect and magnificent ruler, the curly beard. With a crown of oak leaves, usually bearing the hands rays that punishes heretics.
Hera (Juno), (wife of Zeus). Queen of Olympus, his pride and arrogance manifested often against the gods or men. Transmits an excessive jealousy that makes it very difficult relationship with her husband. Iris was created and took their messages to the earth, his daughter served as a pageboy at the heavenly table.
Hephaestus (Vulcan), (son of Zeus and Hera, brother of Hebe and Ares). God of fire which has its offices in the volcanic islands, and the Cyclops as helpers Being lame, he made a fool of himself on Olympus where his limp gods put the most elegant and laugh.
Apollo (Phoebus), (twin brother of Artemis, the son of Zeus). It was the most beautiful and most beloved of the gods, son of Zeus and Leto, was taken by Delos due to jealousy of Hera. How was the god of arts, is usually represented in the state young adult with a strap and a silver bow. Arten (Diana), (twin sister of Apollo, the son of Zeus). Goddess of hunting and wildlife, leading his life in chastity, persunção mortal raised him a fatal jealousy.
Athena (Minerva), (daughter of Hades, the sister of Herakles, Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes, Dionysus, Apollo and Artemis). Also known as the virgin goddess, remained closely connected with the city that honored him with Pantélon, the usual representation of an armature associated with the war, but showed a great costume and greater calling of the arts and crafts. Aphrodite (Venus), (daughter of Hades, the sister of Herakles, Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes, Dionysus, Apollo and Artemis). Goddess of love, was filled with small charms, had a band that was destined to love with who seduced who watched.
Hermes (Mercury), known for its beauty and its agility. Messenger and herald of the gods, is associated with various aspects of their daily lives. Not always related, was often associated as the god of flocks and trade, or guardian of roads and the liberal arts.
Cupid (Eros), (son of Aphrodite). Known by its Latin name, was the son of Venus, his light burned coralões and arrows fired with malice that now had an edge of gold (love), now had a lead arrow which served to cool emotions.
Poseidon (Neptune), (brother of Hades, Demeter and Zeus). God of the Seas had a fantastic palace in gold at the bottom of the sea. Decorated with flowers and coral sea. Transported in a car puxafo the dolphins and sea horses, sporting a trident as his title.
Dionysus (Bacchus). Young, beautiful and effeminate, went to Greece with the culture of the vine and brought oriental orgies that had a religious source. Pluto or Hades. God of the underworld, was the most fearsome of the gods. Is in possession of a two-pronged spear and his helmet and had the power to cast a spell of invidialidade.