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Essay / The Greek Gods: Symbolism of the Olympian Gods
Its symbols are the bow and arrows, the hound, the moon and the Ceryneian doe. The Ceryneian Doe is a darling female, she has golden antlers and hooves. The Ceryneian doe can run faster than an arrow. Artemis also leads a group called Hunters of Artemis. The Hunters and Artemis deeply dislike men and wish to remain single. Apollo is the brother of Artemis. He is the god of music, poetry, light, prophecy and medicine. Its symbols are the lyre, the bow and arrows, the raven and the laurel. Apollo is not married to anyone. Apollo and Poseidon unsuccessfully attempted to overthrow Zeus. As punishment, they were sent to earth to become mortals when Poseidon built the walls of Troy. Apollo is the leader of the Muses, goddesses of music. Hermes is the god of travel, roads, thieves, sports and shepherds. Its symbols are the turtle, the caduceus staff, the winged saddles, the winged cap and the rooster. He is a very athletic and fit god. He is also the messenger of the gods as he is the only god capable of traveling easily through the realms of Olympus and humans.