Gods and Greek Warfare

Who's who in the pantheon?
Zeus-ruler of heaven and earth father of Athena had a temper was known to hurl thunder.
Athena-goddess of wisdom, skill, and warfare she was fully formed from Zeus's head
Apollo-god of music, art, knowledge Zeus's father and Artemis is his twin sister
Poseidon-  God of the sea, river,flood, and brother of Zeus
Aphrodite-Godess of love, beauty, desire, sex
Lovers:Ares,Adonis, Ares
Demeter-Godess of grain, harvest, agriculture also was Zeus' sister
The fighting spartans:
Greek warlike people

Spartans were known for there ruthless infantry they were trained since they were 7.
Tireme-most effective weapon
Fastest ship in the world
170 men steered it
Used as a battering ram

Phalanx:
close rank defense
grouping armed with long spears
interlocked shields

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