Greek god tattoos are especially loved by tattoo enthusiasts thanks to the artistry and meaning they bring. In the article below, Thu Cuc Cosmetic Hospital will share some general information on this topic.
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Overview of the Greek Gods
On Mount Olympus there are 12 main gods who govern different aspects of the human world. According to Greek mythology, the 12 gods named on Mount Olympus include:
- Zeus: King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus. This is the god of the sky and thunder
- Hera: Queen of the gods – goddess of marriage and family
- Poseidon: Lord of seas, earthquakes and horses
- Demeter: Goddess of fertility, agriculture, nature and harvest
- Athena: Virgin and goddess of wisdom, crafts, defense, and just war
- Dionysus: God of wine, feasting and pleasure
- Apollo: God of light, music, poetry, prophecy and archery
- Artemis: Virgin and goddess of the hunt, chastity, infants, archery, the Moon and animals
- Ares: God of war, violence and killing
- Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty and desire
- Hephaestus: God of blacksmiths and craftsmen of the gods, god of fire and metallurgy
- Hermes: Messenger to the gods
The ancient Greek gods are portrayed with surreal, unearthly beauty and are symbols of great wisdom. They were initially carved into statues for the purpose of worship. However, after that, the quintessence from this period became an endless source of inspiration for many modern art fields such as sculpture, painting, tattoo… and was extremely well received by the public.