Greek Pantheon

           The Greeks have given humans some of the greatest fantasy stories of all time.  Everything from the works of Homer to the legends of the Greek gods have inspired gamers to play characters of legend and greatness.  The Greek pantheon of powers are strong and youthful, and bring with them a feeling of power and majesty not found with many others.  Therefore, the Greeks hold sway over much of the planes.  May they inspire greatness in your game.  As for resources, I used (in order of age): (1) Legends & Lore by James M. Ward and Troy Denning [pgs. 102 - 119], (2) On Hallowed Ground by Colin McComb [pgs. 114 - 129], and (3) Dragon Magazine, "Do-It-Yourself Dieties" by Stephen Kenson [pg. 34].   All these works help me create this pantheon guide for those interested in playing Greeks.  All the gods below are in the following form:
 
Diety Power Level Diety Alignment Worshipper Alignment
Portfolio Symbol Typical Worshippers
Domains Favored Weapon(s)
In all of the forms, one domain will be in bold.  To keep the flavor of the diety, it is highly recommended that clerics of that diety chooses that as one of his domains.


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Zeus Greater Neutral Any
God of the Heavens, Leaders, and Thunder Fist holding lightning Fighters, Nobels, Rulers
Air, Destruction, Protection, Strength Halfspear & Javalin
Aphrodite Intermediate Chaotic Good Any
Goddess of Love and Beauty Seashell Lovers, Bards, Rogues
Chaos, Luck, Protection, Trickery Stilleto (Dagger)
Apollo Intermediate Chaotic Good Any Good
God of Light, Music, Prophesy, Medicine Lyre Bards, Rangers, Seers, Shepards, Elves
Good, Healing, Knowledge, Sun Whip
Ares Intermediate Chaotic Evil Any Evil or CN
God of War, Strike, and Killing Spear Soldiers, Assassins, Orcs
Destruction, Evil, Strength, War Short or Long Spear
Artemis Intermediate Neutral Good Any non-Evil
Goddess of Hunting, Wild Beasts, Waxing Moon Bow and Arrow over the Moon Women, Rangers, Hunters
Animal, Good, Protection, Trickery Short or Long Bow
Athena Intermediate Lawful Good Any Good
Godess of Tactical War, Wisdom, and Crafts Owl Paladins, Generals, Scholars, Gnomes
Good, Knowledge, Law, War Long Sword
Demeter Intermediate Neutral Good Any non-Evil
Goddess of Agriculture Mare's Head Farmers, Druids, Rangers, Halflings
Animal, Earth, Plant, Protection Scyth
Dionysus Intermediate Chaotic Neutral Any non-Lawful
God of Wine, Insanity Staff with Pine Cone tip in Vines Barbarians, Partiers, Bards
Chaos, Luck, Plant, Trickery Quarterstaff
Hades Greater Lawful Neutral (Evil) Any
God of Death, Wealth Black Ram Necromancers, Merchants
Death, Destruction, Law, Magic Exacuter's Axe (Battle Axe)
Hecate Intermediate Chaotic Evil Any
Goddess of Magic and the Waning Moon Setting Moon Wizards, Sorcerers, Cults
Evil, Knowledge, Magic, Trickery Darts
Hephaestus Intermediate Neutral Good Any
God of Smithing, Craft Hammer and Anvil Blacksmiths, Artisans, Dwarves
Earth, Fire, Protection, Strength War Hammer
Hera Greater Neutral Any
Goddess of Marriage and Intrigue Fan of Peacock Feathers Mothers, Wives, Women of Power
Healing, Luck, Magic, Protection Light Mace
Hermes Intermediate Chaotic Good Any non-Lawful
God of Travel, Trade, Gambling, and Thieves Caduceus Rogues, Travelers, Messangers, Merchants
Chaos, Luck, Travel, Trickery Rapier
Nike Lesser Lawful Neutral Any
Goddess of Victory Winged Women Warriors, Barbarians
Air, Luck, Strength, Travel Short Sword
Poseidon Greater Chaotic Neutral Any
God of Waterways, Seas, and Earthquakes Trident Sailors, Horsemen
Chaos, Death, Travel, Water Trident


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