Symbols of Power were weapons, animals and other items that each god of ancient Greece, and later, Rome, were represented by. Whether major or minor, the gods were identified and represented by these symbols. However, the gods had established rules about each symbol, much like each god's domain. A god is not allowed to steal another god's symbol of power, however demigods are not affected by this rule (which allowed Luke to steal the Master Bolt and the Helm of Darkness). Also Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon cannot create another Symbol of Power without the other gods agreeing to it beforehand, as a new symbol could upset the balance of power. Below is a list of the gods and some of their attributes:
Olympians[]
| Greek | Roman | Symbols |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodite | Venus | Dove, Myrtle & Myrrh, Rose, Scallop, Girdle, Swan, Mirror, Goose, Fish, Apple, Sparrow, Cockle, Hare, Swine, Pomegranate, Lettuce, Anemone, Pearl |
| Apollo | Phoebus | Lyre, Laurel, Python, Wolf, Tripod, Swan, Dolphin, Bow and Arrows, Sun, Sun Chariot |
| Ares | Mars | Boar, Spear, Vulture, Dog, Armor, Spartoi, Eagle-Owl & Barn Owl, Snake, Woodpecker, Torch |
| Artemis | Diana | Bow and Arrows, Stag, Hunting dogs, Crescent Moon, Hunting Spear, Lyre, Torch, Kerynitian Hind, Bear, Boar, Fish, Buzzard Hawk, Guinea Fowl & Partridge, Amaranth, Asphodel, Cypress, Palm |
| Athena | Minerva | Owl, Olive tree, Snake, Aegis, Spear |
| Demeter | Ceres | Torch, Cornucopia, Sheaves of Wheat, Lion, Drakons, Swords or Sickle, Serpent, Gecko, Swine, Turtle-Dove, Red Mullet, Barley, Mint, Poppies |
| Dionysus | Bacchus | Thyrsus, Grapevine, Leopard, Panther, Tiger, Wine Cup |
| Hades | Pluto |
Helm of Darkness, Keys of Hades, Sword of Hades, Hades' Staff, Screech Owl, black cows of Hades, White Poplar Tree, Pomegranate |
| Hephaestus | Vulcan | Anvil, Flaming Hammer, Quail, Donkey, Crane, Guard-Dog |
| Hera | Juno | Cow, Peacock, Lion, Diadem, Goatskin Cloak (Juno) |
| Hermes | Mercury | Winged Shoes, Caduceus, Cap of Aidoneus, Herald's Rod, Blade, Shepherd’s Pipes, Cattle, Hare, Hawk, Tortoise, Crocus, Strawberry Tree |
| Hestia | Vesta | Fire, Hearth, Donkey, Altar |
| Poseidon | Neptune | Horse, Trident, Bull, Seafoam, Dolphin |
| Zeus | Jupiter | Eagle, Aegis, Thunderbolt , Oak tree, Stormclouds |
Minor Gods[]
| Greek | Roman | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Harmonia | Concordia | Patera, Cornucopia, Caduceus |
| Eris | Discordia | Golden Apple of Discord |
| Tyche | Fortuna | Four-Leaf Clover, Mural Crown, Wheel Of Fortune, Cornucopia, Ship's Rudder |
| Hecate | Trivia | Torches, Key, Dagger, Dark Moon, Crossroad, Dog |
| Hypnos | Somnus | Poppy, poplar branch dipped in River Lethe |
| Iris | Arcus | Rainbow, Fleur-de-lis |
| None | Janus | Door, Key |
| Morpheus | Somnia | Closed Eye, Dark Crown |
| Nemesis | Nemesis | Balancing Scales, Wheel Of Fortune, Broken Wheel |
| Pan | Faunus | Syrinx, Reed Pipes |
| Persephone | Proserpina | Grain, Pomegranate |
| None | Pomona | Apple, Platter of Fruit, Cornucopia |
| Thanatos | Letus | Theta, Sword, Inverted Torch, Poppies |
| Enyo | None | Crossed Sword and torch, Swan |
| None | Bellona | Crossed Sword and torch |
| Eros | Cupid | Bow and Arrows, heart, wings |
| Nyx | Nox | Black star and Crescent |
| Nike | Victoria | Large wings, wreath of laurel leaves, palm-branch, a large shield on which she inscribed the names of victors in battle |
| Hebe | Juventas | Wine cup, Ivy, Fountain of Youth and wings |
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Trivia[]
- The owl being the symbol of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, is actually quite ironic. Due to their large eyes, owls and most birds have very small brains, hence the term "birdbrain". So contrary to popular belief, owls are actually one of the least intelligent animals in the world.