Titans and Olympians: The Mythical Powerhouses of Ancient Greece Beyond the primary Olympians, other gods and goddesses played essential roles in Greek mythology. Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, was born fully armored from the head of Zeus. She was the protector of cities and a patron of many heroes. Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and prophecy, was known for his artistic and oracular powers. His twin sister Artemis was the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, and childbirth, often depicted with a bow and arrows. Aphrodite...
