Greek myths and legends

Jupiter

Jupitor, King of the Gods, Supreme ruler of the universe, guardian of political order and peace.

The others had to do his will and trembled at his "all powerful nod".

He is pictured as having long curly hair and a beard and an eagle is usually shown close by which is an emblem of strength.

Pluto

One day Proserpina and her friends were picking flowers, singing and laughing. Pluto heard them and as he was driving past in his dark chariot being pulled by 40 coal black horses.

Pluto peeped at the girls through the hedge and saw how lovely Proserpina was. He thought that Proserpina would make him happy so he pushed his way through the hedge making the girls jump. Proserpina dropped her flowers and didnt move an inch. Pluto picked her up and drove away. Pluto stabbed the ground with his fork and the earth cracked open and they went to the Under World.

Venus and Mars

Mars son of Jupitor was the god of war. Mars was an angry god but became softer and more passionate to Venus. They had 3 children, Harmonia, Cupid and Anteros.