Altogether, this family is said to represent the power of human creation through their hands and their ability to utilize fire. She was married to Hectarus, the titan god of hands and was the mother of Dactyls, a metal worker. AnkhialeĪnkhiale was the titan goddess of warmth from fire. Apollo and his sister Artemis are known as the creators of archery but Artemis is more known for this feat than her brother. This job was passed to him from Helios after Zeus made Helios give up the position.Īpollo is what is known as an oracular god, working closely with the oracle Delphi as her patron deity. Everyday he drove a chariot pulled by fiery horses that pulled the sun behind it. Apollo was the son of Zeus and took his role in Olympic society very seriously. What brings him to this list is his domain over the sun and light.Īlthough the sun is not fire in the traditional sense, he still rules over that flaming ball of gas. He was essentially a jack-of-all-trades god powering over things such as: music, plague, archery, poetry, and the sun and light to name a few. ApolloĪpollo finds himself in the important position of an Olympic god. For doing this Zeus gave her the honor of overseeing all sacrifices in the name of worship. When gods such as Poseidon and Apollo were presented as suitors Hestia swore to stay an unmarried maiden forever. The fire was supposed to be constantly burning in the hearth and if it went out this was said to be neglectful of not only Hestia, but household duties as well. It was general, and respected practice, to offer Hestia the first and last portions of meals and wine at large feasts. This is where worship for Hestia took place as well.

Greek home life was centered around the hearth as it offered warmth and provided a place to cook meals. She is also a part of the 12 olympic gods Greek mythology wraps itself around. Hestia is one of the select few being the goddess of the hearth and its fires. Not many goddesses are associated with fire in Greek mythology. Gods Associated with Fire from Greek Mythology 1. Gods Associated with Fire from Greek Mythology.

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