Symbols of Power

Symbols of Power were weapons, animals and other items that each god of ancient Greece, Rome, Scandinavia and later the Arthurian Gods were represented by. Whether major or minor, the gods were identified and represented by these symbols. However, the gods had established rules about each symbol, much like each god's domain. A god is not allowed to steal another god's symbol of power, however demigods are not affected by this rule. Also within the Greek/Roman pantheons Hades/Pluto, Zeus/Jupiter, and Poseidon/Neptune cannot create another Symbol of Power without the other gods agreeing to it beforehand, as a new symbol could upset the balance of power. Within the Arthurian Pantheon Arthur also is not allowed to create another Symbol of Power without others agreeing beforehand. Below is a list of the gods and some of their attributes:
== Olympians ==
Greek 	Roman 	Symbols
Aphrodite 	Venus 	Dove, Myrtle & Myrrh, Rose, Scallop, Girdle, Swan, Mirror, Goose, Fish, Apple, Sparrow, Cockle, Hare, Swine, Pomegranate, Lettuce, Anemone, Pearl
Apollo 	Apollo 	Lyre, Laurel, Python, Wolf, Tripod, Swan, Dolphin, Bow and Arrows, Sun, Sun Chariot
Ares 	Mars 	Boar, Spear, Vulture, Dog,  Armor, Spartoi, Eagle-Owl & Barn Owl, Snake, Woodpecker, Torch
Artemis 	Diana 	Bow and Arrows, Stag, Hunting dogs, Crescent Moon, Hunting Spear, Lyre, Torch, Kerynitian Hind, Bear, Boar, Fish, Buzzard Hawk, Guinea Fowl & Partridge, Amaranth, Asphodel, Cypress, Palm  
Athena 	Minerva	Owl, Olive tree, Snake, Aegis, Spear
Demeter 	Ceres 	Torch, Cornucopia, Sheaves of Wheat, Lion, Drakons, Swords or Sickle, Serpent, Gecko, Swine, Turtle-Dove, Red Mullet, Barley, Mint, Poppies
Dionysus 	Bacchus	Thyrsus, Grapevine, Leopard, Panther, Tiger, Wine Cup
Hades 	Pluto 	Helm of Darkness, Keys of Hades, Sword of Hades, Hades' Staff, Screech Owl, black cows of Hades, White Poplar Tree, Pomegranate
Hephaestus	Vulcan 	Anvil, Flaming Hammer, Quail, Donkey, Crane, Guard-Dog
Hera 	Juno 	Cow, Peacock, Lion, Diadem, Goatskin Cloak (Juno)
Hermes 	Mercury	Winged Shoes, Caduceus, Cap of Aidoneus, Herald's Rod, Blade, Shepard's Pipes, Cattle, Hare, Hawk, Tortoise, Crocus, Strawberry Tree
Hestia 	Vesta 	Fire, Hearth, Donkey, Altar
Poseidon 	Neptune	Horse, Trident, Bull, Seafoam, Dolphin
Zeus 	Jupiter	Eagle, Aegis, Thunderbolt , Oak tree, Stormclouds
== Minor Olympian Gods ==
Greek 	Roman 	Symbol
Harmonia 	Concordia 	Patera, Cornucopia, Caduceus
Eris 	Discordia 	Golden Apple of Discord
Tyche 	Fortuna 	Four-Leaf Clover, Mural Crown, Wheel Of Fortune, Cornucopia, Ship's Rudder
Hecate 	Trivia 	Torches, Key, Dagger, Dark Moon, Crossroad, Dog
Hypnos 	Somnus 	Poppy, poplar branch dipped in River Lethe
Iris 	Arcus 	Rainbow, Fleur-de-lis
None 	Janus 	Door, Key
Morpheus 	Somnia 	Closed Eye, Dark Crown
Nemesis 	Nemesis 	Balancing Scales, Wheel Of Fortune, Broken Wheel
Pan 	Faunus 	Syrinx, Reed Pipes
Persephone	Proserpina	Grain, Pomegranate
None 	Pomona 	Apple, Platter of Fruit, Cornucopia
Thanatos 	Letus 	Theta, Sword, Inverted Torch, Poppies
Enyo 	Bellona 	Crossed Sword and torch, Swan
Eros 	Cupid 	Bow and Arrows, heart, wings
Nyx 	Nox 	Black star and Crescent
Nike 	Victoria 	Large wings, wreath of laurel leaves, palm-branch, a large shield on which she inscribed the names of victors in battle
Hebe 	Juventas 	Wine cup, Ivy, Fountain of Youth and wings
== Aesir and Vanir ==
Name 	Group	Symbols
Bragi 	Aesir	
Frey 	Vanir	
Freya 	Vanir	
Heimdall	Aesir	
Loki 	Aesir	
Mani 	Vanir	
Njord 	Vanir	
Nott 	Vanir	
Odin 	Aesir	Gungnir, Hugin and Munin, Geri and Freki
Sif 	Aesir	Golden Hair, Wheat
Sigyn 	Aesir	
Skadi 	Aesir	
Sol 	Vanir	
Thor 	Aesir	Mjolnir
Tyr 	Aesir	
==Gallery==
==Trivia==
*The owl being the symbol of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, is actually quite ironic. Due to their large eyes, owls and most birds have very small brains, hence the term "birdbrain". So contrary to popular belief, owls are actually one of the least intelligent animals in the world.
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