Zeus King of Olympus
Responsibilities and Powers 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
Feared, not Loved 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
Family 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
Athena Mother Metis?? Headache…wisdom
Symbols Lightning Bolt Eagle Shield Oak tree Bull
Latin Name JUPITER Patron god of Rome King of Gods
Planet Jupiter is the largest planet, named so in honor of the ruler of all the gods.