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Who was Zeus?1. Greek god of the sky, heavens and the earth. He was also king
of the gods where he ruled with his wife Hera. 2. He was renown for the number of liaisons with other women,
he was a real womanizer.
Zeus childhood 1. Zeus, Poseidon and Hades were the three sons of the Titans
Cronus and his wife Rhea.2. Rebelled against Cronus and divided up the dominions of the
Titans. 3. Zeus became ruler of the sky or heavens Hades became ruler
of the Underworld and Poseidon was given all fresh and salt water.
Zeus (Roman Counterpart was Jupiter, also known as Jove)
1. Many of the Greek gods and goddesses were therefore adopted by the Romans but were given Latin names.
2. The Roman counterpart of Zeus was Jupiter.
Facts about Zeus1. The establishment of the Olympians on Mount Olympus.2. His liaisons with many mortals resulted in many offspring who
are described as Demigods.
The Family of Zeus
• Father: Cronus• Mother: Rhea• Brothers: Hades and Poseidon• Sisters: Hestia, Hera, and Demeter• Wife: Hera• The names of his sons by Hera were: Ares, Hephaestus• The names of his daughters by Hera were: Hebe
Father: Cronus
Mother: Rhea
Brothers: Hades and Poseidon
Sisters: Hestia, Hera, and Demeter
Wife: Hera
Symbols of Zeus
The symbols of the king of the gods were the:• Thunderbolt : represents his power over the elements• Sceptre : represents his role as a king• Eagle : represents his power across the sky• Bull : depicted as a powerful, strong, and regal man• Oak Tree : occasionally wearing a crown of oak leaves• The Aegis: a shield,a protective shield
Zeus in Greek Mythology - the Legends and
the Myths 1. Zeus was the son and successor of Cronus2. His mother, Rhea, immediately after his birth concealed him from Cronus, who, because he was fated to be overthrown by one of his children, ate all his offspring.
Zeus - Greek Gods & Greek Mythology
1. The Greek gods and goddesses were immortal but not invulnerable.2. lived on the summit of the mythical Mount Olympus3. more beautiful, taller and stronger than mere mortals4. Zeus looked and dressed like a mortal, ate and slept and was able to marry and have children (which he did in abundance!)