For the uninitiated, the forgetful, or those who just like to read stuff
Alecto—One of the three Erinyes. Also known as "Alecto the Unceasing."
Aphrodite—Daughter of Zeus. Goddess of beauty, love, lust, and much of the entertainment industry.
Apollo—Son of Zeus and the minor goddess Leto. God of the sun as well as medicine and healing. Also music, poetry, prophecy, and light. Plus archery, gelatin desserts, and a few other things. Nicknamed "the multipurpose god" by his twin sister Artemis.
Ares—Son of Zeus and Hera. God of war and strife. Involved in a millennia-long affair with Aphrodite. Shoots first, asks questions only if drunk.
Artemis—Daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin sister to Apollo. Goddess of the moon, hunting, and nature. One of the last chaste goddesses.
Athena—Daughter and former bodyguard of Zeus. Goddess of wisdom, defense, and tactics.
Atropos—One of the three Fates. Responsible for cutting the threads of mortal lives.
Calliope—Leader of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring epic poetry and fantasy novels.
Cerberus—Fearsome, three-headed dog-beast who guards the entrance to the Underworld. Music aficionado.
Charon—Lesser immortal in charge of the ferry across the river Acheron to the Underworld.
Clio—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring histories, historical fiction, and travel writing.
Clotho—One of the three Fates. Responsible for spinning the threads of mortal lives.
Demeter—Oldest sister of Zeus. Goddess of agriculture, grain, and textiles. Also enjoys baking and knitting.
Dionysus—Debaucherous god of wine and revelry. Son of Zeus and a mortal woman, but elevated to full godhood by Zeus via "a bit of star-stuff and some really good fudge."
Elvis—Not actually a god. Sorry.
Erato—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring romance, erotica, love songs, and crossword puzzles.
Erinyes, The—A trio of lesser immortals (consisting of Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone) responsible for wreaking vengeance and protecting the natural order. Not usually welcome at parties.
Euterpe—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring music, lyric poetry, television theme songs, and movie scores.
Fates, The—A mysterious trio of figures (Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos) who spin, measure, and cut the threads of mortal lives. Also known as The Moirae.
Hades—Older brother of Zeus. God of the Underworld a.k.a. Hades (he named it after himself), death, and precious metals. Not evil, just strict.
Hecate—Goddess of the night, magic, and the supernatural. Also known as "Queen of Secrets" and "Queen of All Witches." Adopted member of the pantheon. Reported to make a fantastic dark chocolate sundae.
Hephaestus—Son of Zeus and Hera. Gentle god of the forge, building, volcanoes, and technology. Married to Aphrodite. Also known by his Roman name of Vulcan. Star Trek fan.
Hera—Queen of the gods, sister and former wife of Zeus, and married to her brother Poseidon following Zeus’ murder. (It's okay, they're gods.) Goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. Loves pomegranates.
Hermes—Mischievous son of Zeus and an immortal mountain nymph. God of merchants, thieves, travelers, messengers, and spies. Has a British accent due to extensive time spent in Britain during his formative years.
Hestia—Sister of Zeus. Goddess of the home and hearth. Doesn't get out much. Doesn't want to, either.
Lachesis—One of the three Fates. Responsible for measuring the threads of mortal lives.
Leto—A minor goddess. So minor she's not even mentioned in this book by name. Except here, but that doesn't count. Also mother of Apollo and Artemis, so at least she's got that going for her.
Megaera—One of the three Erinyes. Handles most of their paperwork and hotel reservations.
Melpomene—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring tragedy, horror, and children's books.
Muses, The—A group of nine lesser immortals, led by Calliope, who collectively inspire the creative and scientific arts. Assistants to Apollo.
Polymnia—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring sacred songs, speeches, and lyrics. Also rhetoric and advertising copy.
Poseidon—Brother of Zeus, elected king of the gods and married to Hera following Zeus' murder. Also god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Inventor of the motorcycle.
Terpsichore—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring choral song and dance, business correspondence, mysteries, and thrillers.
Thalia—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring comedy, science fiction, and poems about farming.
Tisiphone—One of the three Erinyes. Not a good speller.
Titans, The—Ancestors of the Olympian gods, deposed by Zeus after the Titan War. Nine of the most dangerous Titans became trapped in the Underworld prison of Tartarus. Their leader is Cronus, father of Zeus and his siblings.
Urania—One of the nine Muses. Responsible for inspiring astronomy writings, calendar photos, and sayings on coffee cups.
Zeus—Son of the Titan leader Cronus. Youngest and strongest brother of Demeter, Hades, Hera, Hestia, and Poseidon. King of the gods as well as god of the sky, lightning, and law until his assassination at the end of Chapter One.