King of Olympus
Ruler of the Gods Responsibilities and Powers
God of Law, order, justice and peace With the titaness Themis (who is the goddess of right order in society), one of his daughters was Dike (rhymes with Nike) the goddess of justice and rightness Responsibilities and Powers
God of the sky and weather. Unpredictable Thunder and lightning bolts Responsibilities and Powers
Not loved like Athena or Dionysus Unpredictable—like the weather Contradictory—God of justice…who rapes women Powerful King of all…who’s scared of his wife Not really a thinker…more passionate and impetuous Feared, not Loved
Youngest son of Rhea and Cronus Lover/husband of many: Titanesses (aunts) Goddesses (sisters) Nymphs Mortal women Last/most famous wife: Hera Jealous Many, many children Goddesses Demi-gods Family
Mother Metis?? Headache…wisdom Athena
Lightning Bolt Eagle Shield Oak tree Bull Symbols
JUPITER Patron god of Rome King of Gods Latin Name
Jupiter is the largest planet, named so in honor of the ruler of all the gods. Planet