- Zeus is the ruler of all the other gods as well as of humans in the greek religion.
- He is the chief deity of the pantheon said to live on top of Mount Olympus.
- He is a sky and weather god.
- He was regarded as the bearer of thunder and lightning, rain, and winds.
- His traditional weapon was the thunderbolt.
Interesting Facts About Zeus
- In art, he was represented as a bearded, dignified, and mature man.
- His wife was the goddess Hera. They had a stormy relationship.
- He had love affairs with many other goddesses and women, and Hera became very jealous.
- He was the father of many children, including the gods Apollo and Ares.
- Goddess Athena was born from his forehead.
- Roman god Jupiter was his counterpart because they shared many traits.
- His symbols are the thunderbolt and the eagle.
- According to legend, he sent thunder, lightning, rain, and winds down to Earth.
- He was also the protector of cities, the home, property, strangers, and guests.
How He Became The Ruler Of Gods?
- According to legend, He was the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
- The Titans were giants who once ruled the world.
- Cronus heard that one of his children would destroy him.
- To prevent this, he swallowed his children right after they were born.
- But when Zeus was born, Rhea tricked Cronus.
- She had him swallow a rock wrapped in cloth rather than the baby.
- Rhea secretly sent him to a cave to live.
- After he grew up, He led a war to force the Titans from power.
- After 10 years, He won and became the chief god.
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