Mythology: Greek Deities and Associations

Greek mythology contains hundreds of unique characters, each with their own epic stories and interactions, that suggest symbols and objects held sacred or desirable to them. In our lives and individual practices, mythology always captivates us with its vibrant, melodramatic cast. Our favorite gods and goddesses perhaps stand out to us for their distinctive set of values and patronages. Below is a reference guide to some of the best known Greek gods and symbols affiliated with them. Use this information to inspire altars, rituals, decorations, and poetry.

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Mavericks

Ares (Mars)

Constellation: Draco

Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio

Tarot: The Tower
Planet: Mars

Body Part: Immune System, Head

Mantra: I Am

Element: Fire 

Metal: Iron, Red Brass

Weekday: Tuesday

Color: Red, Black, Yellow

Stone: Bloodstone, Tigers Eye

Herbs: Basil, Carrot, Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Parsley, Peppers, Roots, Sesame, Turmeric

Animals: Canines, Herons, Ursines, Venomous Insects

Symbols: Cannon, Sword

Aphrodite (Venus)

Constellation: -

Zodiac: Taurus, Libra

Tarot: The Lovers

Body Part: Endocrine System, Throat, Integumentary System, Lower Back

Mantra: I Have/I Balance

Planet: Venus

Element: Air/Water 

Metal: Copper

Weekday: Friday

Color: Green, Pink, Red

Stone: Fuchsite, Malachite

Herbs: Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Cardamom, Flowers, Fruit Blossoms, Geranium, Jasmine, Myrtle, Rose

Animals: Cranes, Flamingos, Koi, Hippos Pigeons, Songbirds, Whales

Symbols: Classical Art, Sculptures, Vases

Hermes (Mercury)

Constellation: - 

Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo

Tarot: The Magician

Planet: Mercury

Body Part: Digestive System, Shoulders, Arms

Mantra: I Think/I Analyze

Element: Air 

Metal: Aluminum, Mercury

Weekday: Wednesday

Color: Indigo, Violet, Orange, Yellow

Stone: Agate, Aventurine, Citrine, Goldstone, Jade

Herbs: Almond, Citron, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Pecan

Animals: Camels, Cuckoos, Foxes, Parrots, Swifts, Trogons

Symbols: Caduceus, Cartography, Wand

Artemis (Diana)

Constellation: Orion

Zodiac: Cancer

Tarot: The Moon

Body Part: Lymphatic System, Breasts, Uterus

Mantra: I Feel

Planet: The Moon

Element: Water 

Metal: Silver

Weekday: Monday

Color: White

Stone: Chalcedony, Halite, Moonstone, Quartz

Herbs: Camphor, Castor, Eucalyptus, Evergreens, Hyssop, Marjoram, Oregano, Succulents

Animals: Crustaceans, Antilopines, Grebes, Lagomorphs, Loons, Tubenoses, Waterfowl

Symbols: Bow & Arrow, Crescent

Apollo

Constellation: Corvus, Lupus, Lyra

Zodiac: Leo

Tarot: The Sun, Strength

Body Part: Cardiovascular System, Upper Back

Mantra: I Want

Planet: The Sun

Element: Fire 

Metal: Gold

Weekday: Sunday

Color: Yellow, Orange, Red

Stone: Amber, Carnelian

Herbs: Bergamot, Full-sun plants and flowers, Grapefruit, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Orange, Tangerine

Animals: Cormorants, Dragon, Kingfishers, Lion, Sound-producing Insects, Tropicbirds

Symbols: Crow, Laurel, Lyre, Music

Sovereigns

Hades (Pluto)
Constellation: Cetus, Ophiuchus, Triangulum
Zodiac: Scorpio
Tarot: Death
Planet: Pluto
Body Part: Reproductive System, Pelvis
Mantra: I Desire
Element: Water/Fire

Metal: Bismuth
Weekday: -
Color: Purple, Black, White
Stone: Alexandrite, Fluorite, Opal
Herbs: Nightshades
Animals: Bats, Beetles, Nightjars
Symbols: Bident, Cerberus, Cloaks, Helm, Pomegranates

Zeus (Jupiter)
Constellation: Aquila, Centaurus, Hercules, Pleiades, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Tarot: The Emperor
Body Part: Muscular System, Hips, Thighs
Mantra: I Aim
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air/Fire

Metal: Tin
Weekday: Thursday
Color: Dark Blue, Orange, Yellow
Stone: Kyanite, Tektite, Yellow Sapphire
Herbs: Anise, Borage, Cinnamon, Clove, Fennel, Nutmeg
Animals: Birds of Prey, Falcons, Dolphins, Elephants, Rhinoceros
Symbols: Lightning

Cronus (Saturn)
Constellation: The Milky Way
Zodiac: Capricorn
Tarot: The Devil, The World
Body Part: Skeletal System, Calves
Mantra: I Use
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth/Water

Metal: Lead
Weekday: Saturday
Color: Black, Grey, Brown
Stone: Black or Blue Sapphire, Jet, Onyx, Obsidian
Herbs: Grains (Amaranth, Sorghum, Rice), Witch Hazel
Animals: Caprids, Large Reptiles
Symbols: Scythe, Agricultural Revolution

Uranus (Caelus)
Constellation: -
Zodiac: Aquarius
Tarot: The Star
Body Part: Respiratory System, Ankles
Mantra: I Know
Planet: Uranus
Element: Air

Metal: Zinc
Weekday: -
Color: Light Blue, Gray, White
Stone: Amazonite
Herbs: Ash, Guarana, Kava, Marijuana, Truffles
Animals: Humans
Symbols: The Sky, The Ecliptic, Science

Poseidon (Neptune)
Constellation: Delphinus, Orion
Zodiac: Pisces
Tarot: The Hanged Man
Body Part: Nervous System, Spinal Column, Feet
Mantra: I Believe
Planet: Neptune
Element: Water

Metal: Cobalt
Weekday: -
Color: Aqua, Mauve, Green
Stone: Aquamarine
Herbs: Lilies, Sea vegetables
Animals: Equines, Fish, Penguins, Shorebirds, Whales
Symbols: Lighthouse, Shells, Ships, Trident

Patronesses

Hera (Juno)
Constellation: -
Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Tarot: The Hierophant
Body Part: Sensory, Eyes, Tongue, Ears
Mantra: I Complete/I Integrate
Asteroid: Juno
Element: Water/Air

Metal: -
Weekday: -
Color: Cyan, Copper, Brown
Stone: Chrysocolla, Turquoise
Herbs: Apple, Caraway, Catnip, Cocoa, Ripe Fruits, Shea, Vanilla, Ylang ylang
Animals: Bovines, Gamebirds, Ratites, Sandgrouse, Tinamous
Symbols: Clothing, Decor, Furniture, Lotus Staff, Spindle, Textiles, Throne, Tiara

Hestia (Vesta)
Constellation: Ara
Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Tarot: The High Priestess, Temperance
Body Part: Extremities, Nose, Fingers, Toes
Mantra: I Manifest/I Invoke
Asteroid: Vesta
Element: Fire/Air

Metal: Cast Iron
Weekday: -
Color: Vermilion, Amber, White
Stone: Ruby, Topaz
Herbs: Angelica, Daisies, Coconut, Dandelions, Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Animals: Domesticated Animals, Livestock
Symbols: Architecture, Bells, Hearth, Living Flame, Torch

Demeter (Ceres)
Constellation: Virgo
Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Tarot: The Empress, The Chariot
Body Part: Exocrine System, Tears, Sweat, Mucus, Saliva
Mantra: I Sympathize/I Support
Asteroid: Ceres
Element: Earth/Air

Metal: -
Weekday: -
Color: Pastels
Stone: Emerald, Evening Primrose, Jasper, Peridot
Herbs: Chamomile, Flowering herbs, Juniper, Lavender, Seasonal Vegetables
Animals: Ground Insects, Lizards, Mousebirds, Snakes, Turtles
Symbols: Bowl, Cornucopia, Mortar & Pestle, Pottery

Sages

Dionysus (Bacchus)
Constellation: Bootes
Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius
Tarot: The Fool, Wheel of Fortune
Body Part: -
Mantra: I Empower/I Reject
Asteroid: Bacchus
Element: Water/Earth 

Metal: -
Weekday: -
Color: Purple, Green, Orange
Stone: Amethyst
Herbs: Cedar, Cypress, Fir, Grapeseed, Gourds, Ivy, Pine, Walnut
Animals: Apes, Felines, Hoatzin, Viverridae
Symbols: Chalice

Athena (Minerva)
Constellation: Argo Navis, Auriga, Perseus
Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Libra, Pisces
Tarot: Judgment, Justice
Body Part: -
Mantra: I Investigate/I Assess
Asteroid: Minerva
Element: Fire/Air

Metal: -
Weekday: -
Color: Indigo, Dark Blue, Orange
Stone: Azurite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli
Herbs: Olive, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, Tiger, Lily, Thyme
Animals: Flying Insects, Owls, Serpents
Symbols: Number 7, Ornate Helmet, Shield, Spear

Hephaestus (Vulcan)
Constellation: Auriga
Zodiac: Gemini, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Tarot: The Hermit
Body Part: -
Mantra: I Persevere/I Reflect
Asteroid: Vulcan
Element: Fire/Earth

Metal: Osmium
Weekday: -
Color: Red, Gray, Black
Stone: Cinnabar, Garnet, Sardonyx
Herbs: Aloe, Jojoba, Mint, Pennyroyal, Wintergreen
Animals: Armadillos, Marsupials, Moles, Pangolins, Tapirs, Woodpeckers
Symbols: Hammer, Metallurgy