Gods of Olympus

## Biographical Information

### Alias

Greek Gods, Greco-Roman Pantheon, Olympian Gods, Personification of WesterN Civilization, Protectors of Humanity

## Relationship Information

### Enemies

* Kronos
* Gigantes
* Darkseid
* Thanos

### Alignment

Neutral

The **Gods of Olympus**, primarily known as the **Olympians**, are a race of Old Gods who control the forces of nature and human endeavors. They are collectively known as the **Greco-Roman Pantheon** once worshipped during Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The Olympians were also the rulers of Western Civilization, being the protectors and shepherds of humanity despite no longer seeking worshippers in the modern era. An interdimensional nexus between Olympus and Earth can be reached via Mount Olympus in Greece or by the Empire State Building in New York City.

## Overview

The Gods of Olympus are an immortal race of Old Gods that are the descendents and relatives of the Titans of Myth, and thus were the principal beings encompassing the Greco-Roman Pantheon. The Olympians are considered to be the most powerful of Earth's Pantheons, only rivaled by the Asgardians and Ennead, and were confirmed to being the oldest established pantheon in existence due to being descended from the Titans and having a direct connection to the original Protogenoi.

The Greek Pantheon were the most influential deities and were necessary for humanity's existence and survival. They protect and shepherd Western Civilization, the pure essence of mankind's culture and connects together everything that constitutes humanity's collective spirit and civilization. It has also been acknowledged the Olympians created and personified this force.

### Divine Children

Unlike most Pantheons of Old Gods, the Gods of Olympus were known for having demigod children by coupling with humans. They have some involvement in the demigods lives, but usually left their upbringing to their mortal parents and avoid interferring in their choices, especially since demigods were the only exception to the rule "*Heroes were not born, they are made*". As Roman gods, they rarely interacted with mortals or had affairs with them. When they did, however, these relationships produced Roman demigods who knew of their godly parent only by their Roman name, spoke Latin, and possessed a disciplined, ferocious and orderly quality not present in the Greek demigods at Camp Half-Blood, as they were the children of Roman gods. These Roman demigod children were sent to be trained by Lupa at The Wolf House, somewhere near San Francisco.

### Roman Counterparts

As they follow the flow of Western Civilization, the gods will change slightly to reflect the culture of the country they currently reside in. Normally, this change has only a small effect and is not permanent. Such changes include Zeus wearing designer suits and Apollo's chariot becoming a sports car. However, the gods have resided in Rome almost as long as they ruled from Greece, and therefore each god has a permanent Roman aspect to themselves that they can change into. In this form, the gods became more disciplined, warlike, and militaristic ― the characteristics associated with the ancient Roman Empire.

#### Aspect Conflicts

While the gods are normally in harmony with both of their forms, this can change if their Greek and Roman children begin to know about, and consequently, resent, and finally declare war on each other. Because both camps call their godly parents for help, both their Roman and Greek forms are at odds with each other, giving the gods splitting headaches, indecision, and focus problems. They are also slightly schizophrenic. If, for example, a god in his Roman aspect appears before a demigod who thinks about the god in his Greek aspect, the god's form will flicker back and forth from his Roman and Greek forms - apparently causing intense headaches - until the god is able to settle back into one form.

The deity most affected by this conflict is Athena, who was stated to be the most Greek of all gods, and therefore, the one who has the most difficult time being a Roman deity.

While this aspect conflict happens to most of the gods, there are other gods who are unaffected by this split. Such gods are Aphrodite and Nemesis - as both love and revenge are universal for Greeks and Romans - and gods who have only one aspect, such as Bellona, the purely Roman goddess of war. Perseus Lykaios embodied Order, the most fundamental aspect necessary for reality's existence - He was considered the most affected by the Olympains aspect conflict, even more than Athena, due to being interconnected with heroes and demigods; When the Romans twisted on Order and created an immoral dictatorship after Julius Caesar's death, Quirinus whom had once been unified with Perseus, became vengful, anrgy, and blind towards others.

However, when an individual god's child shows or highlights high bravery or brave act they will settle into one aspect of themselves, allowing the conflict to end though it only last for a short while. It has also been noted that minor gods and goddess are significantly less affected by aspect conflict due to lack of prayers and worship; the only notable effect being minor headaches.

Seemingly exclusive to Artemis and Apollo by returning to their birthplace - Delos - they are protected against this aspect conflict. Although any and all powers they attempt to utilize outside their home is nullified.

The *Athena Parthenos* is able to heal this conflict in the gods who reverted to their Greek forms rather than their Roman ones.

### Divine Form

Gods as well as most other immortal beings, in their natural, fully empowered form, are radiant with a divine light so intense that no being less than a god can look upon it without disintegrating to ashes. To interact with mortals and heroes, the gods take on a lesser form which can be safely observed. Gods can instantly call back this power any time they desire, and may even revert involuntarily to their Divine Form if experiencing intense emotion.

## Known Members

### Major Olympians

* Zeus: God of the Sky, Thunder, and Lightning; King of the Gods and Olympus
* Hades: God of the Underworld, Dead, and Riches
* Poseidon: God of the Seas, Earthquakes, Storms, and Horses
* Perseus: God of Law, Justice, Time, and Warfare; Patron of Heroes and Lord of Order
* Hera: Goddess of Marriage, Family, and Motherhood; Queen of the Gods and Patroness of Woman
* Demeter: Goddess of the Harvest, Agriculture, and the Seasons
* Hestia: Goddess of the Hearth, Home, and Family
* Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, Reason, Strategy, Warfare, and Handicrafts
* Apollo: God of the Sun, Prophecy, Archery, Healing, Plagues, and Truth
* Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon, Childbirth, the Wilderness, and Maidenhood
* Ares: God of War, Bloodlust, Violence, and Rage
* Hephaestus: God of the Forge, Blacksmiths, and Fire
* Hermes: God of Thieves, Merchants, Roads, and Trade; Messenger of the Gods
* Aphrodite: Goddess of Love, Beauty, Sexuality, and Desire
* Dionysus: God of Wine, Madness, and Escasty
* Persephone: Goddess of Springtime and Queen of the Underworld
* Amphitrite: Queen of the Seas
* Hecate: Goddess of Magic, Croassroads, and Witchcraft

### Minor Olympians

* Thanatos: God of Death
* Hypnos: God of Sleep
* Melinoe: Goddess of Ghosts
* Oneiroi: Dream Gods
	+ Morpheus: God of Dreams
	+ Phobetor: God of Nightmares
	+ Phantasos: God of Daydreams

* Annabeth Chase: Goddess of Architecture, Construction, Intelligence, Education, and Crafts
* Nico di Angelo: God of Cemeteries, Funerals, Necromancy, Ghosts, and Rites of the Dead
* Thalia Grace: Goddess of Wilderness Survival, Hunting, Tracking, and Tracing
* Piper McLean: Goddess of True Love, Romance, Media, Entertainment and Judge of Broken Vows
* Leo Valdez: God of Smithery, Engineering, Invention, and Technology
* The Charites: Goddesses of Grace, Charm, Beauty, Adornment, and Splendor
* Iris: Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Gods
* Astraea: Goddess of Innocence and Justice
* Nemesis: Goddess of Divine Retribution, Vengeance, and Balance
* Poena: Goddess of Retaliation, Recompense, and Punishment
* Erinyes: Goddesses of Vengeance
* The Muses: Goddesses of Inspiration, the Arts, Science, Literacture, and Poetry
* Asclepius: God of Healing and Medicine
* Hygieia: Goddess of Hygiene, Good Health, and Cleanliness
* Erotes: Love Gods
	+ Eros: God of Love, Attraction, and Sexual Desire
	+ Anteros: God of Requited Love
	+ Hedylogos: God of Sweet-Talk
	+ Himeros: God of Sexual Desire
	+ Pothos: God of Longing and Desire
* Hymenaios: God of Marriage Ceremonies
* Ganymede: God of Homosexual Love and Desire; Cupbearer of the Gods
* The Moirai: Goddesses of Destiny
* Nike: Goddess of Victory
* Triton: God of the Navy and Messenger of the Sea
* Delphin: God of Dolphins
* Palaemon: God of Sharks, Harbors, and Sailors
* Kymopoleia: Goddess of Violent Seas and Storms
* Glaucus: God of Fishermen
* Thetis: Goddess of the Sea
* Phorcys: God of Hidden Dangers of the Deep
* Keto: Goddess of Sea Monsters
* Hebe: Goddess of Youth and Cupbearer of the Gods
* Eileithyia: Goddess of Childbirth and Midwifery
* Geras: God of Old Age
* Phobos: God of Fear
* Deimos: God of Terror, Panic, and Dread
* Hercules: God of Strength and Heroes
* Khione: Goddess of Snow
* Eris: Goddess of Strife and Discord
* Harmonia: Goddess of Harmony and Concord
* Styx: Goddess of the River Styx and Hatred
* Lethe: Goddess of the River Lethe and Oblivion
* Acheron: God of the River Acheron
* Phlegethon: God of the River Phlegethon
* Cocytus: God of the River Cocytus
* Anemoi: Wind Gods
	+ Boreas: God of the North Wind and Winter
	+ Notus: God of the South Wind and Summer
	+ Zephyros: God of the West Wind and Spring
	+ Eurus: God of the East Wind and Autumn
* Aeolus: Keeper of the Winds
* Priapus: God of Gardens and Fertility
* Aristaeus: God of Beekeepers, Cheesemakers, and Rural Crafts
* Triptolemus: God of Farming
* Ploutos: God of Wealth
* Britomartis: Goddess of Hunting and Fishing Nets
* Pan: God of the Wild

### Roman Gods

* Bellona: Goddess of War
* Janus: God of Choices, Transitions, Beginnings, and Endings
* Pomona: Goddess of Plenty, Fruit Trees, Gardens, and Orchards
* Lupa: Wolf Goddess
* Terminus: God of Boundaries
* Jason Grace: God of the Air Force, Pilots, Leadership, and Storms
* Frank Zhang: God of Battle, Martial Leadership, and Honor
* Hazel Levesque: Goddess of the Deep Earth, Wealth, and Poverty

### Others

* Chiron: Trainer of Heroes
* Paul Blofis: God of Education, Teaching, Learning and Schools
* Sally Jackson: Goddess of Writing, Literature, Authors, and Books
* Titans of Myth
	+ Oceanus
	+ Tethys
	+ Rhea
	+ Phoebe
	+ Themis
	+ Mnemosyne
	+ Theia
	+ Eos
	+ Helios
	+ Selene
	+ Astraeus
	+ Pallas

## Powers & Abilities

### Powers

The Gods of Olympus are supernatural beings with advance physiological and magical power beyond the capabilities of mortals. They were considered the true masters of Cosmo, a mystical energy and fundamental force that powers every supernatural capability in existence regardless of its origins. By inciting their Cosmo, Olympians manifest an aura whose color and varies. The Olympians were described by Thor as "inconceivably powerful", with many Old Gods having an immense amount of respect and fear of them; Their connection to humanity was also a contributing factor to this. In addition to their immortality, all gods draw most off their power from their sphere of control or domain, but they all share certain powers, and even abilities specific to their individual domains can sometimes overlap.

* **Greco-Roman Magic**: The Gods of Olympus have unlimited mastery and control over the supernatural divine energy of the Old Gods. Like most Pantheons, their divine magic is a field of energy that manifests through a style of magic, granting them shared magical abilities and unique powers derived from their spheres of influence. Since the power of Greco-Roman Magic is heavily fueld by Western Civilization and humanity, an Olympians magical prowess flucuates depending on their inherent power level and number of worshippers. Gods possess a nearly limitless amount of magical control over their domain, as well as many general powers including levitation, telekinesis, teleportation, and transfiguration.
* **Divine Form**: Gods as well as most other immortal beings, in their natural, fully empowered form, are radiant with a divine light so intense that no being less than a god can look upon it without disintegrating to ashes. To interact with mortals and heroes, the gods take on a lesser form which can be safely observed.
* **Shapeshifting**: The Olympians were notorious for having the power of shapeshifting. Since their true form is far too powerful to be looked upon by mortals or demigods, all Olympians can shapeshift into any form that they desire- even animals, as stated by the myths. Gods also adapt to their host country's culture when they move with Western Civilization, and if they stay long enough it can become a permanent part of their aspects.
* **Immortality**: The Olympians were considered truly immortal and cannot die through any conventional means. Their bodies alone prevent them from being harmed by mortal weaponry unless they're enchanted with magic. They are immune to all human diseases (they are still vulnerable to some magical afflictions), and they can survive damage that can easily destroy a human.
* **Omnipresence** (limited): Gods can appear in multiple places at once, so long as their domain is being invoked. Dionysus, for example, was able to manifest at a party despite the fact that his true self was buried under a mountain. It is unknown how many of these "copies" can be made at once, or what powers the god retains while in this state. According to Hephaestus, the only time a god’s essence is ever in one place is when they are in their Divine Form. However, because gods can exist in many places at once, only a fraction of their power is used in combat against demigods. If their power is all in the same place at once, their divine form will eradicate all beings lesser than them.
* **Mastery of the Ninth Sense**: The gods are the supreme beings of the universe because they control the Supreme Virtue, which has allowed them to ascend to the higher state they are in and awaken a wide range of abilities as well as attributes close to omnipotence. They are also capable of absurd feats with their cosmos, even if it contradicts the laws of physics - Hades was capable of aligning every planet within the solar system and Perseus created an explosion that destroyed multiverse, but even an incomplete mastery can guarantee overwhelming divine power. It also seems that the deities awaken a differentiated capacity according to their divine lineage by gaining control of this sense.
* **Physical Aptitude**: The gods have physical abilities, such as strength, speed, endurance, and stamina, vastly superior to that of mortals, even going beyond those who are also seen as superhuman. They have an inhuman durability, being able to quickly generate and manipulate immense amounts of cosmo energy without inconvenience, besides possessing incredible regenerative abilities. The limits of one god's power in this regard are unknown, as is the extent to which they can cross another's domain. However, they can get tired or overpowered depending on how powerful their opponent is or how numerous they are. Although capable of sustaining large levels of damage, they are still susceptible to pain, mental or physical.

### Weaknesses

The gods do possess some weaknesses, physical or otherwise. They can be injured by supernatural weapons, but are invulnerable to conventional physical attacks. If a god's domain is attacked, he/she may weaken, age, and take the form to represent their current state of said domain. Gods can also fade from existence — either from a lack of worship or the diminishing of their domain

If a god or goddess is magically bounded or trapped in a magical prison of some kind, his or her power is useless, as the magical bindings act as an anchor keeping them in place, akin to a bear caught in a trap.

## Miscellaneous

### Type of Government

Monarchy. Though led by a ruling god, the pantheon is generally controlled by the Dodekatheon, the "twelve of the gods" consisting of the primary deities of the ancient Greeks.

### Cultural Traits

The Olympians were worshiped as gods by the people of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, which once included much of the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Balkans, British Isles, and parts of Gaul (modern-day France).