Symbols of Power
Symbols of Power was what each god of Ancient Greece and later Rome had. Whether major or minor, the gods were
identified 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.
Greek
Roman
Symbols
Aphrodite
Venus
Dove, Myrtle, Dolphin, Rose, Scallop Shell, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror,
Swan
Apollo
None
Lyre, Laurel, Python, Bow and Arrows, Sun, Wolf
Ares
Mars
Boar, Spear, Vulture, Dog
Artemis
Diana
Bow and Arrows, Stag, Hunting dog, Crescent
Moon
Athena
Minerva
Owl, Olive tree, Snake, Aegis, Spear
Demeter
Ceres
Torch, Cornucopia, Sheaves of Wheat, Lion
Dionysus
Bacchus
Thyrsus, Grapevine,
Leopard, Panther, Tiger
Hades
Pluto
Helm of Darkness, Keys of Hades, Sword,
Cerberus, Hades' Staff
Hephaestus
Vulcan
Anvil, Flaming Hammer, Quail
Hera
Juno
Cow, Peacock, Diadem, Goatskin Cloak
Hermes
Mercury
Winged Shoes, Caduceus
Hestia
Vesta
Fire, Hearth, Donkey
Poseidon
Neptune
Horse, Trident, Bull, Seafoam, Dolphin
Zeus
Jupiter
Eagle, Shield, Thunderbolt, Oak tree
identified 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.
Greek
Roman
Symbols
Aphrodite
Venus
Dove, Myrtle, Dolphin, Rose, Scallop Shell, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror,
Swan
Apollo
None
Lyre, Laurel, Python, Bow and Arrows, Sun, Wolf
Ares
Mars
Boar, Spear, Vulture, Dog
Artemis
Diana
Bow and Arrows, Stag, Hunting dog, Crescent
Moon
Athena
Minerva
Owl, Olive tree, Snake, Aegis, Spear
Demeter
Ceres
Torch, Cornucopia, Sheaves of Wheat, Lion
Dionysus
Bacchus
Thyrsus, Grapevine,
Leopard, Panther, Tiger
Hades
Pluto
Helm of Darkness, Keys of Hades, Sword,
Cerberus, Hades' Staff
Hephaestus
Vulcan
Anvil, Flaming Hammer, Quail
Hera
Juno
Cow, Peacock, Diadem, Goatskin Cloak
Hermes
Mercury
Winged Shoes, Caduceus
Hestia
Vesta
Fire, Hearth, Donkey
Poseidon
Neptune
Horse, Trident, Bull, Seafoam, Dolphin
Zeus
Jupiter
Eagle, Shield, Thunderbolt, Oak tree