Who are the Greek gods/goddesses that make the 12 members of the council? I think they were called the Olympians. I tried researching it online but websites are giving me different answers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_gods#Olympian_deities

I don't know which council you mean -- but the Olympians were the first Greek gods. The first site points out that the idea of 12 Olympians is a fairly modern idea. Because most of Greek mythology is based on oral traditions covering hundreds of years, there are going to be many discrepancies in the stories we read today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology

http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/olympian.html

And if you really want to see how confusing it can all get, be sure to find a copy of Robert Graves' book The Greek Myths. Sometimes you can find it in one volume, sometimes two.

In addition to collecting all the stories in various versions, he also includes the different references for each one -- that is, in what story or poem or play the god or goddess or demigod or whoever is mentioned, either in brief or in a long passage.

It's a fascinating book and a terrific reference.

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To determine the twelve members of the council of gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, also known as the Olympians, we can refer to the ancient Greek traditions and literary sources. While there might be slight variations in different sources, the following are generally regarded as the twelve Olympians:

1. Zeus: The King of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus.
2. Hera: The Queen of the gods and Zeus's sister and wife.
3. Poseidon: The god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
4. Demeter: The goddess of agriculture and fertility.
5. Athena: The goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts.
6. Apollo: The god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy.
7. Artemis: The goddess of the moon, hunting, and wild animals.
8. Ares: The god of war and violence.
9. Aphrodite: The goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
10. Hephaestus: The god of fire, blacksmiths, and craftsmen.
11. Hermes: The god of travel, trade, communication, and thieves.
12. Dionysus: The god of wine, celebration, and theater.

It's important to note that there might be some variations among different sources and interpretations. Some sources may substitute certain gods or goddesses with other deities, such as Hestia or Hades. Additionally, the list of Olympians evolved over time in Greek mythology. However, the twelve gods mentioned above are generally accepted as the primary Olympians in classic Greek mythology.