Mercury was the swift fleet footed messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. He was the god of travel and commerce, and the patron god of ambassadors, gamblers, and thieves. Mercury was the favorite god of Jupiter. Mercury wore a winged pair of sandals and a winged cap.
Venus
Venus was known as the goddess of beauty and love in Roman mythology. Most stories say she was born from the foam of the sea near the island Cythera. Venus was the friend of lovers, and she helped them with their problems. Venus would even lend them her magic sash or girdle that had the power to makes its wearer loved.
Mars
The son of King Jupiter and Queen Juno was the god of war in Roman mythology. He is ranked second in importance only to his father. He was at first the god of fruitfulness and agriculture. The month of March, named for this Roman god, began the Roman year.
Jupiter
King of the gods in Roman mythology. Jupiter overthrew his father Saturn and divided the world with his two brothers Neptune and Pluto. Jupiter was the god of rain, lightning, and thunder. He has also been known as the god of law, justice, destiny, and virtue.
Saturn
Saturn was the youngest son of Uranus and Earth in Roman mythology. He was the god of harvest and ruled during the world's golden age. Saturn swallowed his first five children because he was told one would overthrow his rule. Rhea hid their sixth child, Jupiter, who later forced his father to release the other five. Saturn is also known as the god of time and is usually pictured as a bent old man holding a scythe.
Uranus
The oldest god in Greek mythology. His named means heavens. The Greeks believed he gave light, rain, and heat. Uranus was the husband of Earth. Uranus’s youngest son Saturn dethroned him. Uranus was the father of the Titans, Cyclops, Rhea, and monsters with 100 heads.
Neptune
Neptune was the god of the sea in Roman mythology. He was the brother of Jupiter. Neptune controlled all the waters on Earth. In art, Neptune is shown as a large man that carries a trident in his hand. He is often shown in a chariot pulled in the water by dolphins.
Pluto
The brother of Jupiter, in Roman mythology Pluto ruled the underworld. His symbol, the helmet, made its wearers invisible. Men worshiped Pluto but feared him. Pluto was considered to be the god of riches and wealth, since silver and gold came from the Earth.