Olympian Gods and Goddesses In Greek mythology, the Olympians were the twelve major gods and goddesses who resided on Mount Olympus. They were led by Zeus, the king of the gods, and included: Zeus: King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder Hera: Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth Poseidon: God of the sea, earthquakes, and storms Athena: Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts Ares: God of war Aphrodite: Goddess of beauty, love, and desire Apollo: God of music, poetry, prophecy, and healing Artemis: Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth Hermes: Messenger of the gods, god of travelers, thieves, and commerce Hephaestus: God of fire, metalworking, and volcanoes Demeter: Goddess of the harvest and fertility Hestia: Goddess of the hearth and home