Zeus
Mythical Figure
Beginning around 700 B.C., stories by Homer and other Greek poets described the lives of powerful gods who involved themselves in human affairs. Supreme among these gods was Zeus, who inherited the heavens and earth after overthrowing his father, Cronus. Zeus ruled from Mt. Olympus, rewarding good and punishing evil (his most famous weapon was a thunderbolt) and manipulating human lives just to satisfy his own whims. He also liked the ladies, frequently dropping to earth for amorous adventures with nymphs and mortals. This was often a source of conflict with his wife, the powerful goddess Hera.Zeus makes a guest appearance with Prometheus in our loop Liver Trouble.
Four Good Links
Zeus
Lighthearted profile with the basics
Classical Myth Homepage
Extensive resource for Greek myths, where Zeus was a "marquee player"
Bullfinch's Mythology
The classic text on all the myths
Zeus
His background and some of the more famous tales are described
Vital Stats
Birth
c. 700 B.C.
(age 2708)
Birthplace
The Ether
Death
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Best Known As
Supreme ruler of the ancient Greek gods
