Zeus overthrew his Father Cronus. He then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades.

Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt that he hurls at those who displease him. Hades is the brother of Zeus. After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Poseidon. Hades lost and was made god of the underworld, ruling over the dead. He has a helmet that makes him invisible. Hades also has a three headed dog called Cerberus. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades. Poseidon lost and became lord of the sea. His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any ob!ect. Demeter is the sister of Zeus. "he is the goddess of farming and the seasons. #ne day, $emeter asked Poseidon to make the most beautiful animal ever seen. "o, to impress her, Poseidon created the first horse. Hestia is the sister of Zeus. "he is the goddess of the home. %n Ancient &reece, each city had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire was never allowed to go out. Hera is the sister of Zeus. "he is also married to him. Hera is the protector of marriage and takes special care of married women. However, she is always arguing with Zeus. Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is the god of war. He was disliked by both of his parents. He is considered murderous and bloodstained, but is also a coward. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. "ometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the god of fire and the forge. He is the smith and armourer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. Hephaestus is kind and peace loving. His wife is Aphrodite. Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. "he comes from the generation before Zeus. Athena is the daughter of Zeus. "he has no mother Athena sprang full grown in armour from Zeus's forehead. "he is fierce and brave in battle but is also the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. "he was Zeus(s favorite child. Apollo is the son of Zeus and )eto. His twin sister is Artemis. #ne of Apollo(s more important daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the "un across the sky. He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and )eto. Her twin brother is Apollo. "he is the lady of the wild things. "he is the huntsman of the gods. "he is the protector of the young. )ike Apollo she hunts with silver arrows. "he became associated with the moon Hermes is the son of Zeus and *aia. He is Zeus's messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. Dionysus is the god of plants and wine.