This article was co-authored by Julia VanderHoeven and by wikiHow staff writer, Annabelle Reyes. Julia VanderHoeven is a Greek and Roman mythology and ancient history scholar. Julia is known as @museofmythology on Instagram, where she shares engaging and informative insights on mythology and history, with particular interest in Greek and Roman myths, and their influences on pop culture myths and memes. She has undergraduate degrees in French and Ancient World studies, a diploma in Latin, and a Master’s degree in Classics from Trinity College - Dublin. She is most interested in Greek mythology, doing her thesis on a feminist reading of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Although Julia now specializes in AI and its modern use in the corporate world as a Technology Consultant, she remains passionate about ancient history and culture.
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If you’re an ancient history buff or a fan of the Percy Jackson series, you’ve probably heard of gods like Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena before. But did you know there are dozens of other Greek deities beside the main 12 Olympians? If you’re interested in learning more about them, you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a thorough list of minor Greek gods and goddesses, including descriptions of their powers and backstories. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Minor Greek Deities
Greek mythology expert Julia VanderHoeven says an important minor deity is Nyx, the goddess of the night. She’s the mother of many minor gods, like Aether, god of the light and sky, Thanatos, the god of peaceful death, Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, Geras, the god of old age, and Eris, the goddess of discord.[1]
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