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Which gods and goddesses are not among the twelve Olympians in Greek mythology?
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There are a great many minor (and major) gods and goddesses in Greek mythology that were not part of the main group of twelve. Here are a few examples, but see the 'related links' for more.
- Hestia (she was originally part of the twelve Olympians, until she gave up her spot for Dionysus)
- Eros (Aphrodite's son)
- Iris (goddess of the rainbow)
- Persephone (the wife of Hades and the daughter of Demeter; goddess of springtime/plants)
- Pan (god of shepherds)
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