2. By Grace The god of the ancient Greek

3. Who was Zeus? 1. Greek god of the sky, heavens and the earth. He was also king of the gods where he ruled with his wife Hera. 2. He was renown for the number of liaisons with other women, he was a real womanizer.

4. Zeus childhood 1. Zeus, Poseidon and Hades were the three sons of the Titans Cronus and his wife Rhea. 2. Rebelled against Cronus and divided up the dominions of the Titans. 3. Zeus became ruler of the sky or heavens Hades became ruler of the Underworld and Poseidon was given all fresh and salt water.

5. Zeus (Roman Counterpart was Jupiter, also known as Jove) 1. Many of the Greek gods and goddesses were therefore adopted by the Romans but were given Latin names. 2. The Roman counterpart of Zeus was Jupiter.

6. Facts about Zeus 1. The establishment of the Olympians on Mount Olympus. 2. His liaisons with many mortals resulted in many offspring who are described as Demigods.

7. The Olympian Gods

8. The Family of Zeus Father: Cronus Mother: Rhea Brothers: Hades and Poseidon Sisters: Hestia, Hera, and Demeter Wife: Hera The names of his sons by Hera were: Ares, Hephaestus The names of his daughters by Hera were: Hebe

9. Father: Cronus Mother: Rhea

10. Brothers: Hades and Poseidon

11. Sisters: Hestia, Hera, and Demeter Wife: Hera

12. Symbols of Zeus The symbols of the king of the gods were the: Thunderbolt ： represents his power over the elements Sceptre ： represents his role as a king Eagle ： represents his power across the sky Bull ： depicted as a powerful, strong, and regal man Oak Tree ： occasionally wearing a crown of oak leaves The Aegis: a shield,a protective shield

13. Zeus in Greek Mythology - the Legends and the Myths 1. Zeus was the son and successor of Cronus 2. His mother, Rhea, immediately after his birth concealed him from Cronus, who, because he was fated to be overthrown by one of his children, ate all his offspring.

14. Zeus - Greek Gods & Greek Mythology 1. The Greek gods and goddesses were immortal but not invulnerable. 2. lived on the summit of the mythical Mount Olympus 3. more beautiful, taller and stronger than mere mortals 4. Zeus looked and dressed like a mortal, ate and slept and was able to marry and have children (which he did in abundance!)

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