Greek Deities of the Forgotten Realms

The Gods of the Greek Pantheon

Zeus, God of the Sky, Ruler of the Gods (N)

Domains: Tempest
Symbol: Fist full of lightning bolts

Zeus is a towering, regal figure with a beard of storm clouds and eyes that flash with lightning. He wields thunderbolts in his mighty hand, ruling over gods and mortals alike with authority and tempestuous will. He embodies both justice and unpredictability, feared for his wrath yet revered as the protector of order.

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty (CG)

Domains: Light
Symbol: Sea shell

Aphrodite rises from the sea foam, radiant and alluring, draped in silks that shimmer like the waves. Her beauty stirs passion and longing, inspiring artists and lovers across the world. Worshippers see her as both gentle and dangerous—the spark of love that can heal hearts or bring ruin.

Apollo, God of Light, Music, and Healing (CG)

Domains: Knowledge, Life, Light
Symbol: Lyre

Apollo is a youthful god with golden hair, radiant as the sun itself. He carries a lyre whose music brings joy and harmony, as well as a bow that brings swift retribution. Patron of music, prophecy, and healing, he is adored by poets, healers, and seekers of truth.

Ares, God of War and Strife (CE)

Domains: War
Symbol: Spear

Ares is a brutal war-god clad in bloodstained armor, his eyes burning with battle-lust. He embodies violence, chaos, and the raw fury of combat. While feared more than loved, he is worshipped by warriors who crave destruction and conquest.

Artemis, Goddess of Hunting and Childbirth (NG)

Domains: Life, Nature
Symbol: Bow and arrow on lunar disk

Artemis appears as a huntress in silver robes, carrying a bow that glows with moonlight. She roams forests under the night sky, protector of wild creatures and women in childbirth. She embodies independence, purity, and the balance of life and wilderness.

Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Civilization (LG)

Domains: Knowledge, War
Symbol: Owl

Athena is a stern yet graceful goddess clad in gleaming armor, a shield at her side and an owl perched nearby. She represents wisdom, law, and just warfare, standing as patron to scholars, judges, and tacticians. Unlike Ares, she favors strategy and order over bloodlust.

Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture (NG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Mare’s head

Demeter is a nurturing goddess clothed in flowing green robes, crowned with wheat and flowers. She commands the fertility of the earth, blessing fields and farmers with abundance. She is beloved by rural folk as the mother of harvests and the cycle of seasons.

Dionysus, God of Mirth and Wine (CN)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Thyrsus (staff tipped with pine cone)

Dionysus is a wild, ecstatic god, often depicted as a youthful reveler crowned with ivy and vines. His staff, the thyrsus, blooms with life, symbolizing fertility, intoxication, and ecstasy. He embodies both joy and madness, drawing worshippers into revelry and transcendence.

Hades, God of the Underworld (LE)

Domains: Death
Symbol: Black ram

Hades is a stern and regal figure draped in shadowy robes, his crown wrought from obsidian. He rules the underworld with grim fairness, neither cruel nor merciful, ensuring balance in death. Feared by mortals, he is nevertheless honored as the guardian of souls.

Hecate, Goddess of Magic and the Moon (CE)

Domains: Knowledge, Trickery
Symbol: Setting moon

Hecate is a mysterious goddess cloaked in night, her form lit by moonlight and torches. She walks at crossroads and guides those who practice witchcraft. Feared as a goddess of dark sorcery and spirits, she is invoked in secret rites for power and protection.

Hephaestus, God of Smithing and Craft (NG)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Hammer and anvil

Hephaestus is a sturdy, flame-scarred god with powerful arms and a limp in his step. At his divine forge, he creates weapons, armor, and wonders of unmatched skill. Revered by artisans and inventors, he represents perseverance, craft, and the beauty born from fire and toil.

Hera, Goddess of Marriage and Intrigue (CN)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Fan of peacock feathers

Hera is a regal woman draped in rich silks, her crown adorned with peacock feathers. She embodies both the sanctity of marriage and the cunning of intrigue. While she protects unions, she is also known for jealousy and vengeance, feared and revered in equal measure.

Hercules, God of Strength and Adventure (CG)

Domains: Tempest, War
Symbol: Lion’s head

Hercules is a muscular hero-god, wearing the hide of the Nemean lion and carrying a mighty club. His presence radiates vigor and courage. Worshippers look to him for strength in trials, celebrating his labors as examples of endurance, glory, and defiance of the impossible.

Hermes, God of Travel and Commerce (CG)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Caduceus (winged staff and serpents)

Hermes is a swift, cunning god depicted as a youthful traveler with winged sandals and staff. He is patron of merchants, messengers, and thieves alike. Quick-witted and charming, he represents both honest trade and clever trickery, guiding mortals on journeys and transitions.

Hestia, Goddess of Home and Family (NG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Hearth

Hestia is a gentle goddess depicted with a flame at her side, her presence warm and inviting. She embodies the sacred hearth, family, and community. Though she shuns conflict, her influence is lasting—worshippers honor her with every fire lit in a home.

Nike, Goddess of Victory (LN)

Domains: War
Symbol: Winged woman

Nike appears as a radiant, winged goddess, clad in flowing white garments. She brings triumph to champions and soldiers, crowning them with laurel wreaths. She is invoked before battle and contests of strength, representing divine victory and honor earned through discipline.

Pan, God of Nature (CN)

Domains: Nature
Symbol: Syrinx (pan pipes)

Pan is a rustic god with goat legs, horns, and a mischievous smile. He plays the pan pipes, filling forests and fields with wild music. He is patron of shepherds, flocks, and untamed wilderness, embodying both fertility and chaotic revelry.

Poseidon, God of the Sea and Earthquakes (CN)

Domains: Tempest
Symbol: Trident

Poseidon is a powerful god with hair of seafoam and eyes of stormy blue. He wields a great trident, stirring oceans and shattering earth. Sailors, fishermen, and coastal dwellers revere him, both in hope of bounty and fear of his wrathful tempests.

Tyche, Goddess of Good Fortune (N)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Red pentagram

Tyche is depicted as a graceful woman holding a wheel of chance or scattering coins. She governs luck, fate, and prosperity, smiling upon some while turning her face from others. Gamblers, adventurers, and the desperate alike call on her, hoping to catch her fleeting favor.