Greek Mythology is a vast source of storytelling and is oftentimes adapted into several different mediums. Netflix's Blood of Zeus tells a new story within Greek Myth. Heron is the son of Zeus who must fight against gods, demons, and giants in order to save the world.
Throughout the first season, several gods show up to either aid, monitor, or intercept Heron. Each one has a distinct look that easily gives them away despite not necessarily being identified. Here is every god shown within the series, and a little bit of info about them.
13 Demeter
The goddess of the harvest is not really around much in the show, and she does not have any speaking lines. Still, it is Demeter based on her yellow and light brown colors which are reminiscent of the grains that symbolize her, as well as her aged face marking her as one of the eldest of the Olympic gods. In the civil war between Zeus and Hera, Demeter chose to side with Hera.
12 Dionysus
Similar to Demeter, the god of wine, Dionysus, does not make much of an impact within the show. From his purple attire and laurel wreath upon his head, it is implied that this character is Dionysus. Being a child of Zeus and a mortal, Dionysus chose to side with his father in the civil war.
11 Aphrodite
This is another god that was never labeled but is implied to be Aphrodite. The goddess of love marks her appearance through pink and purple hair and pronounced beauty. Though she is a lover rather than a fighter, she chose to side with Hera in the civil war.
10 Artemis
The goddess of the hunt and the moon appears slightly different than how she is usually portrayed in stories. Typically, she wears forest colors resembling a huntress, but this adaptation of her chooses to focus on her role as the moon goddess with her midnight and serene colors.
Artemis had a bit more screen time than some gods, though she never really had any noticeable moments except when she was one of the few gods to greet Heron when he arrived at Olympus. She chose to side with her father, Zeus, in the war.
9 Fates
While not as well known as some of the other gods featured in this show, The Fates are gods none the less. They consist of three sisters who weave the destinies of every person. Each sister marks a different phase of life for a person spanning from young, adult, to elderly. In the show, The Fates tell Heron that the fate of the world will be decided through the choices he makes.
8 Hades
The god of the underworld makes a brief appearance at the end of the season. When a dead Seraphim reaches The Underworld Hades retrieves his bident and explains to Seraphim that he will be going to an unpleasant place. However, he offers to makes things better for Seraphim if he kneels to the god. Currently, it is unknown if this is a lead up to him being the next antagonist or if this was just a cameo with some irony jabbed at Seraphim. Hades stayed neutral throughout the civil war but gave sanctuary to the gods who left Olympus.
7 Hephaestus
Though the god of smithing was never referred to by name, Hephaestus played a bigger role than the other unnamed gods on this list. He is the one who created the cauldron sealing the souls of the titans, as well as the automaton, Talos, who guards the cauldron. Additionally, he assists in training Heron by pitting him against an automaton. Hephaestus sided with Zeus in the war.
6 Poseidon
The god of the ocean's first impact within the series was when he plunged the bodies of the titans into the sea. Poseidon was a bit of a wild card throughout the series. Initially, he sided with Hera during the civil war, as he felt that his brother Zeus was interfering too much in the affairs of mortals. However, when Hera offered the titans reign over the sea, he decided to assist Zeus in the final battle.
5 Apollo
The sun god assisted Zeus often throughout the season. He was the one who warned Zeus of Hera of catching on to his infidelities. While Zeus stepped away, he explained to Minerva that he was born out of wedlock just like her son. Apollo often rode a golden chariot with flaming horses.
Like his sister Artemis, he sided with Zeus during the war. He nearly died at the hands of Ares but was seemingly saved by Poseidon.
4 Ares
The menacing god of war stayed loyal to his mother, Hera, throughout most of the show. He was bothered by Zeus's infidelity and reported to Hera the existence of Heron and Minerva. Later on, he sided with Hera in the civil war and tried to kill Apollo and Hermes. As the giants turned on Hera and the gods who followed her, Ares was saved by Hermes and Apollo.
3 Hermes
The Messenger god surprisingly had a frequent role within the story. He was Zeus's most loyal follower and often assisted his father with tasks. He brought Minerva down to The Underworld and made sure she had safe passage. He often served as a scout who reported on Hera's plans to Zeus and was also the first god to approach Heron after Zeus brought him up to Olympus.
2 Hera
Serving as a central antagonist throughout the season, the queen of the gods played a huge role in the story. Angry at Zeus for cheating on her, she orchestrated to have Minerva and Heron killed. She held a coup against Zeus, which succeeded in Zeus being unable to save Minerva. When Zeus chose Heron over her, she decided to kill Zeus, causing a split between the gods of Olympus. Later, she aided Seraphim in releasing the giants and then sent them to conquer Olympus. After Zeus sacrificed himself to save her, she had a change of heart towards her husband.
1 Zeus
As the father of Heron, Zeus served as a major character throughout the season. He mentored and watched over Heron throughout the show, but was also the source of many problems. His infidelity with Minerva led Seraphim to become a demon, caused a civil war among the gods, and brought back the giants which wreaked havoc on Olympus. Though he mostly meant well, he had trouble explaining to people his motives which lead to a lot of distrust towards him. In the end, he died in order to save Hera from a giant.
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