Aphrodite's Magic Girdle:
This girdle was popular for its ability to arouse desire and create a great hunger for love. This girdle was so "potent" that whomever she desired would fall in love with her. It is even sometimes said that Hera once wore the girdle to win back Zeus's affection.

Apollo's Lyre:
Apollo was often depicted carrying a lyre, the Greek musical instrument with seven strings. Hermes, who invented this musical instrument, gave the lyre to Apollo. Apollo became a master in playing the lyre and he also taught mortals how to play it.

Ares' Ancile:
The Ancile was a large Bronze Age "figure 8" shield. On the shield was a special form of the sign for Mars, an apple surmounted by a spread-winged Victory. It was said to have fallen from heaven and was seen as a symbol of great reverence and luck.

Asclepius' Caduceus:
The caduceus of Asclepius with the coiled serpent is the traditional symbol of medicine. Today the caduceus (twin snakes around a staff with two wings at the top) has also been used to represent overall medicine.

Athena's Aegis:
The Aegis was a snake-fringed shield/armor that had the head of a gorgon (Medusa) in the center. It was said that the wearer of this Aegis would be invincible.

Hade's Helmet:
Hades helmet was a magical one given to him by the cyclopes, that would make the wearer invisible. This helmet was lent to many gods and men, but perhaps the most famous feat was the slaying of the gorgon Medusa by Perseus.

Zeus' Thunderbolts:
The Thunderbolt was the mighty power Zeus weilded from Mount Olympus. Only Zeus was able to possess these and those who sought to steal them suffered terrible fates. The bolts were created for him by the mighty cyclopes as a gift for setting them free.

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