Olímpios

Olímpios refers to the twelve principal deities of the ancient Greek pantheon. These gods and goddesses resided on Mount Olympus and were central to Greek mythology and religion. While the exact list could vary slightly in some ancient texts, the most commonly accepted twelve include Zeus, the king of the gods and god of the sky and thunder; Hera, his wife and queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth; Poseidon, god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses; Demeter, goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility; Athena, goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; Apollo, god of music, poetry, light, healing, and archery; Artemis, goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and wild animals; Ares, god of war and violence; Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and desire; Hephaestus, god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, and fire; Hermes, the messenger of the gods, god of trade, thieves, and travel; and either Hestia, goddess of the hearth, home, and family, or Dionysus, god of wine, revelry, and theatre. These deities governed various aspects of the natural world and human life, and their interactions and stories formed the core of Greek religious beliefs and mythology. Worship of the Olímpios involved sacrifices, prayers, and festivals dedicated to appeasing and honoring them.