1. Ellen Shi
Latin 1
Hora 1
Day 2

2. Zeus Latin Name: Zeus Greek name: Jupiter, Jove
Born in the Diktaion cave
Parents- Kronos and Rhea
I chose this picture because this is a picture of a Zeus from the time of Athens. It depicts Zeus holding his legendary lightning bolt, seemingly about to throw it. However, it looks like there is a bird, perhaps a dove, perched on his other hand. This suggests that the Athenians also knew of Zeus’s peacefulness and mercy. It suggests that Zeus is not only powerful, but also merciful- the true signs of a ruler to be worshiped.
Zeus with eagle & lightning, Athenian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., Musée du Louvre, Paris

3. Zeus (cont.) Attributes- a lightning bolt, royal scepter and eagle
Zeus is shown with a beard and long hair
Sphere of Influence- sky, weather, law, order, and fate
I chose this picture because this is a picture of a bust of Zeus’s head. It looks very realistic and detailed, and also three-dimensional due to the fact that it was originally a sculpture. His hair looks very curly. You can see his chiseled features and leader-like impression that made him the most powerful Olympian god. That is why I chose this picture.
Source: Stephane Mallarmé Les Dieux Antiques, nouvelle mythologie illustrée. Paris, 1880.

4. Citations
Mallarmé, Stephane. "Zeus." Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology, Folklore, and Religion. Web. 07 Oct < zeus.html>.
"Ancient Greek Art: Zeus." THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art. Web. 07 Oct <
"ZEUS : Greek King of the Gods, God of Sky & Weather ; Mythology ; Pictures : JUPITER." THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art. Web. 07 Oct <