Silverm00n
08-17-2007, 10:50 PM
Who Is Zeus?
Zeus is the king of the Greek gods. A sky god, he controls the thunder and is king of Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Zeus is also credited as the father of Greek heroes and the ancestor of many other Greeks. Zeus mated with many mortals and goddesses but is married to his sister Hera.
Family of Origin: Zeus is the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. He is the brother of his wife Hera. His other sisters are Demeter and Hestia, and brothers are Hades and Poseidon.
Roman Equivalent: The Roman name for Zeus is Jupiter and sometimes Jove.
Attributes: Zeus is shown with a beard and long hair. His other attributes include scepter, scales, aegis, ram, and lion.
Powers: Zeus is a sky god with control over weather, especially of rain and lightning. Zeus is King of the gods.
More Info: http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Zeus.html
Zeus is the king of the Greek gods. A sky god, he controls the thunder and is king of Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Zeus is also credited as the father of Greek heroes and the ancestor of many other Greeks. Zeus mated with many mortals and goddesses but is married to his sister Hera.
Family of Origin: Zeus is the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. He is the brother of his wife Hera. His other sisters are Demeter and Hestia, and brothers are Hades and Poseidon.
Roman Equivalent: The Roman name for Zeus is Jupiter and sometimes Jove.
Attributes: Zeus is shown with a beard and long hair. His other attributes include scepter, scales, aegis, ram, and lion.
Powers: Zeus is a sky god with control over weather, especially of rain and lightning. Zeus is King of the gods.
More Info: http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Zeus.html