This is a list of the Gods and Goddesses for which I have pictures. They are the most important ones, but there are more.

All pictures are © Dr. Günther Eichhorn, unless otherwise noted.

Aphrodite

Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality.
She is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Aphrodite Pictures

Temple Aphrodite Aphrodisias Turkey
Temple of Aphrodite in Aphrodisias, Turkey (from 1st century BCE). (981k)
Aphrodite Holding Eros Left
Aphrodite holding Eros on her left arm, from Amphipolis, Greece (2nd century BCE). (550k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Pella
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century). (528k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Pella
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century). (623k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Removing
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite removing her sandal, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century). (535k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Panther
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite on a panther, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century). (714k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Reclining
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite reclining on a pier, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century). (587k)
Terracotta Figurine Aphrodite Playing
Terracotta figurine of Aphrodite playing the kithara, from Pella, Greece (late 2nd century BCE). (686k)
Marble Statue Aphrodite Urania
Marble statue of Aphrodite Urania, from Nikopolis, Greece (second half of 2nd century CE). (541k)
Marble Statue Aphrodite Sanctuary
Marble statue of Aphrodite, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (1st century CE). (967k)
Plaster Cast Statue Aphrodite
Plaster cast of a statue of Aphrodite, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (1st century CE). (859k)
Head Statue Aphrodite Roman
Head of a statue of Aphrodite, Roman copy of a praxitelian original, from Amphipolis, Greece. (886k)

Apollo

God of oracles, healing, archery, music and arts, sunlight, knowledge, herds and flocks, and protection of the young.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Apollo Pictures

Temple Oracle Apollo Delphi
Temple and Oracle of Apollo in Delphi, Greece. (1389k)
Temple Apollo Hylates Kourion
Temple of Apollo Hylates in Kourion, Cyprus (from 8th century BCE). (699k)
Temple Apollo Smintheion Gülpinar
Temple of Apollo Smintheion in Gülpinar, Turkey (from 2nd century BCE). (821k)
Temple Oracle Apollo Didyma
Temple and Oracle of Apollo in Didyma, Turkey (from 8th century BCE). (751k)
Torso Chryselephantine Sculpture Apollo
Torso of the chryselephantine sculpture of Apollo with gold leaf decorations found in an pit on the Sacred Way in Delphi, Greece. (679k)
Statue Apollo Medicus Sofia
Statue of Apollo Medicus in Sofia, Bulgaria. (884k)
Apollo Statue Museum Kobarid
Apollo statue in a museum in Kobarid, Slovenia. (489k)
Head Apollo Mount Nemrut
Head of Apollo on Mount Nemrut, Turkey (from 62 BCE). (904k)
Apollo Imposing Peace Order
Apollo, imposing peace and order, in the center of the west pediment on the Temple of Zeus, from Olympia, Greece. (595k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Apollo is right-most figure. (1056k)
Closer View Apollo Right
Closer view of Apollo (right), from Nikopolis, Greece. (777k)
Plate Showing Apollo Delphi
Plate showing Apollo in Delphi, Greece (from 470 BCE). (573k)
Marble Statue Apollo Lyre
Marble statue of Apollo, the lyre player, Corinth, Greece (3rd century CE). (863k)
Marble Statue Apollo Lyre
Marble statue of Apollo, the lyre player, Corinth, Greece (Roman period). (919k)

Ares

God of courage and war.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Ares Pictures

Ares Frieze Siphnian Treasury
Ares on the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, holding his shield, from Delphi, Greece. (1035k)

Artemis

Goddess of nature, childbirth, wildlife, the moon, the hunt, sudden death, animals, virginity, young women, and archery.
She is a member of the Twelve Olympians

Artemis Picture

Remains Artemis Temple Ephesus
The remains of the Artemis temple in Ephesus, Turkey, one of the seven Wonders of the World (from 600 BCE). (973k)
Remnants Artemis Temple Termessos
Remnants of the Artemis Temple in Termessos, Turkey (late 2nd century BCE). (1068k)
Marble Statue Artemis Pella
Marble statue of Artemis, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (661k)
Marble Statue Artemis Pella
Marble statue of Artemis, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (704k)
Torso Marble Statue Artemis
Torso of marble statue of Artemis Lafrias, from Nikopolis, Greece (Roman period). (544k)
Torso Marble Statue Artemis
Torso of a marble statue of Artemis, from Sparta (from 2nd century CE). (784k)
Terracotta Figurine Artemis Pella
Terracotta figurine of Artemis, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (629k)
Pyxis Lid Bust Artemis
Pyxis lid with the bust of Artemis, from Pella, Greece (early 1st century BCE). (727k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Artemis is second from right. (1056k)
Closer View Artemis Nikopolis
Closer view of Artemis, from Nikopolis, Greece. (861k)
Marble Statue Artemis Or
Marble statue of Artemis or an Amazon, Corinth, Greece (2nd century CE). (748k)
Marble Head Artemis Acropolis
Marble head of Artemis, Acropolis Athens, Greece (~330 BCE). (629k)

Asclepius

God of medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians

Asclepius Pictures

View Sanctuary Asclepius West
View of the Sanctuary of Asclepius from the west, from Messene, Greece. (1283k)
Marble Torso Asclepius Olympia
Marble torso of Asclepius, from Olympia, Greece (Hellenistic copy). (554k)
Marble Head Bearded Man
Marble head of a bearded man, wearing a rolled fillet wreath, copy of a type of Asclepius. From Sparta, Greece (from 2nd century CE). (590k)
Marble Statue Asclepius Leaning
Marble statue of Asclepius, leaning on his staff, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (late 4th to late 1st century BCE). (923k)
Marble Statue Asclepius Leaning
Marble statue of Asclepius, leaning on his staff, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (5th to 4th century BCE). (852k)
Plaster Cast Statue Asclepius
Plaster cast of a statue of Asclepius, leaning on his staff, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (CE 160). (794k)

Athena

Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, heroism, courage, war, strategy, industry, and cities.
She is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Athena Pictures

Sanctuary Athena Pronaia Delphi
Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia near Delphi, Greece. (1.6M)
Temple Athena Priene Turkey
Temple of Athena in Priene, Turkey (from 350 BCE). (926k)
Temple Athena Paestum Italy
Temple of Athena in Paestum, Italy (from 500 BCE). (1140k)
Temple Athena Nike Acropolis
Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis, Athens, Greece (420 BCE). (723k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, getting the golden apples of the Hesperides. Heracles is in the center, holding up the sky. Athena is on the left, helping Heracles. Atlas is on he right holding the golden apples. From Olympia, Greece. (602k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, cleaning the Augean stables. Athena is on the right. From Olympia, Greece. (593k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, killing the Stymphalian Birds. Athena is on the left, receiving the dead birds. From Olympia, Greece. (577k)
Terracotta Figurine Athena Pella
Terracotta figurine of Athena, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (498k)
Terracotta Figurine Athena Pella
Terracotta figurine of Athena, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (622k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Athena is left-most figure. (1027k)
Closer View Athena Left
Closer view of Athena (left), from Nikopolis, Greece. (1284k)
Marble Statue Athena Orator
Marble statue of Athena orator, from Nikopolis, Greece (2nd century CE, replica of 4th century BCE original). (555k)
Clay Head Athena Olympia
Clay head of Athena, from Olympia, Greece (beginning of 5th century BCE). (637k)
Marble Statue Athena Aegis
Marble statue of Athena with an aegis decorated with a gorgonion, from Epidaurus, Greece (1st century BCE). (848k)
Marble Statue Athena Wearing
Marble statue of Athena wearing a peplos, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (CE 160). (950k)
Plaster Cast Statue Athena
Plaster cast of a statue of Athena, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (CE 180-300). (1108k)
Marble Statue Athena Corinth
Marble statue of Athena, Corinth, Greece (Roman period). (775k)
Marble Statue Athena Acropolis
Marble statue of Athena, Acropolis Athens, Greece (copy of 5th c. BCE original, late 2nd c. BCE - early 1st c. CE). (711k)
Marble Relief Athena Leaning
Marble relief of Athena leaning on a staff, Acropolis Athens, Greece (~460 BCE). (526k)

Cybele

Anatolian mother goddess, partially assimilated to aspects of the Earth-goddess Gaia

Cybele Pictures

Metroon Temple Cybele Olympia
Metroon, Temple of Cybele, in Olympia, Greece (4th century BCE). (1.6M)
Terracotta Figurine Cybele Mother
Terracotta figurine of Cybele, the Mother Goddess, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (647k)
Terracotta Figurine Cybele Mother
Terracotta figurine of Cybele, the Mother Goddess, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (721k)
Marble Statue Mother Goddess
Marble statue of the Mother Goddess Cybele, Corinth, Greece (Roman period). (990k)

Demeter

Goddess of the harvest, agriculture, fertility and sacred law.
She is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Demeter Pictures

Sanctuary Demeter Dion Greece
Sanctuary of Demeter, Dion, Greece. (1182k)
Statue Demeter Sanctuary Demeter
Statue of Demeter, Sanctuary of Demeter, Dion, Greece. (1460k)
Marble Relief Demeter Corinth
Marble relief of Demeter, Corinth, Greece (1st century CE). (829k)
Over Life-sized Marble Statue
Over life-sized marble statue of Demeter, Corinth, Greece (early Roman period). (894k)

Dione

In ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, Dione is an oracular goddess, a Titaness primarily known from Book V of Homer's Iliad, where she tends to the wounds suffered by her daughter Aphrodite. Dione is presented as either an Oceanid, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, or the thirteenth Titan, daughter of Gaia and Uranus.

Dione Pictures

Old Temple Dione Dodona
Old Temple of Dione, from Dodona, Greece. (1.8M)
New Temple Dione Dodona
New Temple of Dione, from Dodona, Greece. (1.7M)

Dionysus

God of wine, vegetation, fertility, festivity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theater.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Dionysus Pictures

House Dionysus Pella Greece
House of Dionysus, from Pella, Greece (from 325-300 BCE). (1420k)
Floor Mosaic Dionysus Panther
Floor mosaic of Dionysus on a panther, from Pella, Greece (from 325-300 BCE). (1189k)
Base Table Dionysus Satyr
Base of table with Dionysus and a satyr, from Sparta (from 3rd century CE). (683k)
Bust Dionysus Pella Greece
Bust of Dionysus, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (782k)
Marble Statue Hermes Holding
Marble statue of Hermes holding the infant Dionysus, from Olympia, Greece (from 340-330 BCE). (528k)
Pottery Depiction Dionysus Banquet
Pottery with depiction of Dionysus at a banquet, Corinth, Greece. (834k)
Marble Head Dionysus Corinth
Marble head of Dionysus, Corinth, Greece (2nd century CE). (596k)

Eros

God of love, lust, desire and sex. Primordial god and personification of Love.

Eros Pictures

Aphrodite Holding Eros Left
Aphrodite holding Eros on her left arm, from Amphipolis, Greece (2nd century BCE). (550k)
Terracotta Figurine Eros Pella
Terracotta figurine of Eros, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (624k)
Terracotta Figurine Eros Pella
Terracotta figurine of Eros, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (545k)
Terracotta Figurine Eros Psyche
Terracotta figurine of Eros and Psyche, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (570k)
Marble Head Eros Corinth
Marble head of Eros, Corinth, Greece (1st - 2nd century CE). (627k)

Hades

King of the Underworld, God of the dead and riches.

Hades Pictures

Hades Cerberus License Carole
Hades and Cerberus (License from Carole Raddato). (374k)

Helios

Personification of the Sun

Helios Pictures

Magic Sphere Showing God
Magic sphere showing the God Helios, a lion, a dragon, and magic symbols, from Acropolis, Athens, Greece (2nd-3rd century CE). (771k)

Hephaestus

God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, the art of sculpture, technology and blacksmiths.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Hephaestus Pictures

Marble Statue Hephaestus Corinth
Marble statue of Hephaestus, Corinth, Greece (2nd - 3rd century CE). (829k)

Hera

Queen of the Gods, Goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family.
She is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Hera Pictures

Temple Hera Paestum Italy
Temple of Hera in Paestum, Italy (from 600 BCE). (1093k)
Close-up Temple Hera Paestum
Close-up of the Temple of Hera in Paestum, Italy (from 600 BCE). (1172k)
Temple Ii Hera Paestum
Temple II of Hera in Paestum, Italy (from 460 BCE). (1073k)
Temple Hera Valle Dei
Temple of Hera in the Valle dei Templi, Sicily, Italy (from 5th century BCE). (744k)
Temple Hera Olympia Greece
Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece (from 7th century BCE). (1084k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Hera is third figure from left. (1027k)
Closer View Hera Nikopolis
Closer view of Hera, from Nikopolis, Greece. (913k)

Heracles

Divine protector of mankind, patron of gymnasium

Hercules Pictures

Temple Heracles Valle Dei
Temple of Heracles in the Valle dei Templi, Sicily, Italy (from 6th century BCE). (685k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, getting the golden apples of the Hesperides. Heracles is in the center, holding up the sky. Athena is on the left, helping Heracles. Atlas is on he right holding the golden apples. From Olympia, Greece. (602k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, capture Cerberus from the Underworld. From Olympia, Greece. (502k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, cleaning the Augean stables. Athena is on the right. From Olympia, Greece. (593k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, killing the Stymphalian Birds. Athena is on the left, receiving the dead birds. From Olympia, Greece. (577k)
Metope Temple Zeus Showing
Metope from the Temple of Zeus, showing one of the tasks of Heracles, capture the Cretan Bull. From Olympia, Greece. (549k)
Terracotta Figurine Heracles Pella
Terracotta figurine of Heracles, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (585k)
Terracotta Figurine Reclining Heracles
Terracotta figurine of reclining Heracles, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (713k)
Head Terracotta Figurine Heracles
Head of a terracotta figurine of Heracles, from Pella, Greece. (471k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Heracles is second from left. (1027k)
Closer View Heracles Nikopolis
Closer view of Heracles, from Nikopolis, Greece. (890k)
Heracles Corinth Greece
Heracles, Corinth, Greece. (764k)
Heracles Horses Diomedes Corinth
Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes, Corinth, Greece. (720k)
Heracles Erymanthian Boar Corinth
Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar, Corinth, Greece. (719k)
Heracles Stymphalian Birds Corinth
Heracles and the Stymphalian Birds, Corinth, Greece. (720k)
Heracles Triton Acropolis Athens
Heracles and Triton, Acropolis Athens, Greece. (674k)

Hermes

God of boundaries, roads and travelers, thieves, athletes, shepherds, commerce, speed, cunning, wit and sleep. Psychopomp and divine messenger.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Hermes Pictures

Marble Statue Hermes Epidaurus
Marble statue of Hermes, from Epidaurus, Greece (CE 250-275). (792k)
Marble Statue Hermes Holding
Marble statue of Hermes holding the infant Dionysus, from Olympia, Greece (from 340-330 BCE). (528k)
Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Hermes is first full figure from the left, with winged feet. (1089k)
Closer View Hermes Nikopolis
Closer view of Hermes, from Nikopolis, Greece. (989k)
Hermes Ram-bearer Corinth Greece
Hermes the Ram-bearer, Corinth, Greece (Roman period). (885k)
Head Hermes Amphipolis Greece
Head of Hermes, from Amphipolis, Greece (2nd to 1st century BCE). (807k)
Marble Head Hermes Acropolis
Marble head of Hermes, Acropolis Athens, Greece (2nd century CE). (794k)

Hygieia

Goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene

Marble Statue Hygieia Snake
Marble statue of Hygieia with a snake around her shoulder, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (CE 160). (1021k)
Plaster Cast Statue Hygieia
Plaster cast of a statue of Hygieia, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (4th century BCE). (1014k)
Plaster Cast Statue Hygieia
Plaster cast of a statue of Hygieia, from Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece (2nd to 3rd century CE). (635k)

Leto

Goddess of Motherhood

Leto Pictures

Semicircular Marble Base Depictions
Semicircular marble base with depictions of ten Gods and Heroes of the Greek Pantheon, from Nikopolis, Greece. Leto is second from left. (1056k)
Closer View Leto Nikopolis
Closer view of Leto, from Nikopolis, Greece. (834k)

Nike

Goddess of victory.

Nike Pictures

Temple Athena Nike Acropolis
Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis, Athens, Greece (420 BCE). (723k)
Marble Statue Nike Olympia
Marble statue of Nike, from Olympia, Greece (from 421 BCE). (598k)
Terracotta Figurine Nike Pella
Terracotta figurine of Nike, from Pella, Greece (between 4th and 1st century BCE). (610k)
Marble Statue Nike Corinth
Marble statue of Nike , Corinth, Greece (Roman period). (1032k)
Nike Adjusting Sandal Acropolis
Nike adjusting her sandal, Acropolis Athens, Greece. (488k)

Pan

God of nature, the wild, shepherds, flocks, of mountain wilds, and is often associated with sexuality and fertility.

Pan Pictures

Marble Statue Alexander-pan Pella
Marble statue of Alexander-Pan, from Pella, Greece (late 4th / early 3rd century BCE). (598k)
Bronze Statue Pan Olympia
Bronze statue of Pan, from Olympia, Greece (from 450-440 BCE). (456k)
Clay Figurine Pan Olympia
Clay figurine of Pan, from Olympia, Greece (end of 3rd century BCE). (607k)
Marble Statue God Pan
Marble statue of the God Pan, Corinth, Greece (120-140 CE). (796k)

Poseidon

God of the sea, storms, earthquakes, horses.
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Poseidon Pictures

Bronze Statue Poseidon Pella
Bronze statue of Poseidon, from Pella, Greece. (500k)
Red-figured Attic Hydria Pella
Red-figured Attic hydria, from Pella, Greece, showing the contest between Athena and Poseidon to name Athens. In the center is Poseidon with the horse, his gift to the city. (831k)
Sanctuary Death Oracle Poseidon
Sanctuary and Death Oracle of Poseidon at the southern tip of the Mani Peninsula, the southernmost point of the Greek mainland. (1422k)
Sanctuary Death Oracle Poseidon
Sanctuary and Death Oracle of Poseidon, Mani Peninsula, Greece. (1394k)
Back Sanctuary Death Oracle
Back of the Sanctuary and Death Oracle of Poseidon, Mani Peninsula, Greece. (1.6M)

Zeus

King of the Gods, God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, justice,
He is a member of the Twelve Olympians.

Zeus Pictures

Temple Zeus Valle Dei
Temple of Zeus in the Valle dei Templi, Sicily, Italy (from 480 BCE). (1212k)
Temple Zeus Aizanoi Çavdarhisar
Temple of Zeus in Aizanoi (Çavdarhisar), Turkey (from 92 CE). (706k)
Temple Zeus Euromos Turkey
Temple of Zeus in Euromos, Turkey (from 2nd century BCE). (1033k)
Temple Zeus Labranda Turkey
Temple of Zeus in Labranda, Turkey (from 6th century BCE). (947k)
Temple Zeus Dodona Greece
Temple of Zeus in Dodona, Greece (from 290 BCE). (1.7M)
Temple Zeus Olympia Greece
Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece (from 457 BCE). (1000k)
Zeus Center East Pediment
Zeus in the center of he east pediment of the Zeus Temple, from Olympia, Greece. (615k)
Bronze Statue Zeus Holding
Bronze statue of Zeus holding a thunderbolt, from Olympia, Greece (from 470-460 BCE). (441k)
Terracotta Statue Zeus Ganymede
Terracotta statue of Zeus and Ganymede, from Olympia, Greece (beginning of 5th century BCE). (645k)
Marble Relief Zeus Corinth
Marble relief of Zeus, from Corinth, Greece (1st century CE). (821k)

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