CLA204H1 : Charts of the Roman names, epithets & iconographies of the Olympian gods
Document Summary
Sky god (the highest god in roman & The giants: rebelled against zeus rule/order (against all the gods) Lightning indicates an appearance of him: temples made where lightning struck. Earth shaker, p. of the horse, p. of the bull, dark-haired. Primarily attributed with horses: drives aquatic horses over the sea (power & energy of horses) Goat skin armor: aegis: breastplate w/face of gorgon & snaky hair. Apollo of sickness & healing of the silver bow. Carries a bow & arrow (used for hunting) Born from the foam of the sea (hesiod) Sexual desire, usually outside of marriage: represents celestial love. Early iconography: wears the polos (high crown), rich clothing, jewelry. Originally a boundary marker: pile of stones; phallic figures carved in stone. Roman: money bag (god of trade & commodities) Role in myth revolves around her being a. Depicted as holding ears of corn or sheaths of wheat. God of wine, intoxication, ecstasy, something divine possess the drunk.
