THE THEOI MOUSIKOI were the gods of music, dance and education in the arts. See the Theoi Nomioi page for more information on these. The rest of the rustic gods were mostly non-Olympian divinities. They were led by the Olympians Artemis (for hunting), Hermes (for herding) and Dionysus. THE THEOI NOMIOI were the gods of the countryside and country pursuits, including hunting, fowling, fishing, and the herding of cattle and sheep. Lastly Pan and the Nymphs inspired the rustic prophets. The god Hermes presided over certain primitive forms of diviniation including the casting of stones, coin-throwing oracles, and astrology. Other oracular gods included the Titanesses Phoeibe (at Delphi) Themis (at Delphi and Dodona), Dione (at Dodona) and Mnemosyne (at Lebadeia). These were led by Apollo, the god or oracles and seers, and Zeus, the god of fate. THE THEOI MANTIKOI were the gods of oracles, divination and prophecy. Hecate and Hermes were also important household gods who protected the gates and entranceways. They were led by Zeus protector of the home (Ctesius) and of the family courtyard (Hicesius) along with Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. THE THEOI KTESIOI were the gods of house and home. These belonged to the train of Apollo and included his son the medicine-god Asclepius, and his family : Epione (Soothing), Hygeia (Good Health), Panaceia (Curative), Aegle (Radiance), Iaso (Healing), Aceso (Cure) and Telesphorus (Accomplisher). THE THEOI IATRIKOI were the gods of medicine and healing. Most of this class of god, however, were non-Olympian marine divinities. Several of the other Olympian gods had minor maritime roles including Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite and the Dioscuri who presided over embarkations, harbours, safe voyage, and salvation from storms. THE THEOI HALIOI were the gods of the sea led by King Poseidon. Eros, as the god of comradeship, was also frequently worshipped in the gymnasia. Nike (Victory) and Agon (Contest) were minor daemones of the Games. The first of these were Hermes, Heracles and the Dioscuri. THE THEOI GYMNASTIKOI were the gods of the gymnasium, athletics and the Games. See the Gods of Agriculture page for more information. Olympian Demeter was their leader, but for the most part these were non-Olympian chthonic gods. THE THEOI GEORGIKOI were the gods of agriculture. The first of these were Zeus, Hera, and Aphrodite, but others included Hymenaios (Wedding Song), the Erotes (Loves), Peitho (Persuasion), the Charites (Graces), Eunomia (Good Order), Harmonia (Harmony) and Hebe (Youth). THE THEOI GAMELIOI were the gods of marriage. The Theoi Mousikoi, or gods of music, also accompanied the feast. They were accompanied by festive gods such as Aphrodite, goddess of pleasure, and the Charites, goddesses of joy, dancing and other amusements. Dionysus, the god of wine, and Hestia, goddess of feasting, presided over these. THE THEOI DAITIOI were the gods of feasts and banquets. Apollo was another god of the marketplace. The gods of the marketplace, on the other hand, were led by Hermes, the god of commerce, along with Hephaestus and Athena, the patron gods of artisans : weavers, potters, metalworkers, sculptors, etc. Zeus, as the god of kings and princes, presided over the the assembly, alongside Athena, as goddess of wise counsel, Dike (Justice), Themis (Custom) and Calliope (Eloquence). THE THEOI AGORAIOI were the gods of the "agora" (the marketplace and people's assembly). The Olympian gods ("Theoi Olympioi") presided over ever facet of ancient life and were often grouped according to their common functions.
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