Here are a few more Greek gods for Atlantis: The Second Age.
(Part 1, Part 3)
Poseidon
Persona: Poseidon
is the god of the sea, fresh water, earthquakes, and horses. He is the father of many heroes. Poseidon is impulsive, wrathful, lusty, and competitive. He is one of the three supreme gods of the Greek pantheon. Poseidon is
usually armed with a trident, and often rides in a chariot drawn across the surface of the sea by brazen hoofed horses.
Symbol: The dolphin and the trident
Realm: Aegae and Olympus
Dominion: Water, Earth
Precepts: Compete for what you want, even if it currently belongs to another.
Protect that which is yours.
Do not let a slight go unanswered.
Do not harm a dolphin.
Water is sacred. Do not pollute it.
Dionysus
Persona: Dionysus
is the god of grapes, wine, ecstasy, and madness. He is the patron of theater. Dionysus is hedonistic, riotous, uninhibited, and inspirational. He usually travels with a procession of maenads (wild women). Dionysus is
usually armed with a thyrsus, and often rides in a chariot drawn by exotic beasts, such as leopards, lions, bulls, and griffons.
Symbol: The thyrsus (a fennel staff tipped with a pine cone) the cup, and the grape vine.
Realm: Olympus
Dominion: Fertility, Moon
Precepts: Reward hospitality when you travel.
Celebrate freely.
Do not let the uninitiated view the Mysteries of worship.
Do not cut down a grape vine.
Wine is sacred. Do not refuse it.
Hera
Persona: Hera
is the goddess of women, marriage, childbirth, and the night sky. She is alternately a patron or foe of many heroes. Hera is jealous, vengeful, solemn, and majestic. She is the wife of Zeus, whom she often advises, and queen of the Greek gods. Hera
usually wears a crown and veil, and often rides in a chariot drawn by cattle.
Symbol: The pomegranate, the cow, and the cuckoo
Realm: Olympus
Dominion: Fertility, Law
Precepts: Offer counsel to those in need of it.
Render aid to any woman during childbirth.
Do not harm a woman in a temple of Hera.
Do not let a slight go unanswered.
Marriage is sacred. Do not dishonor it.
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