Who is Zeus?
Q: Who is Zeus?
A: Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning and thunder in Ancient Greek religion and mythology, and ruler of all the gods on Mount Olympus. He is the sixth child of Cronos and Rhea, king and queen of the Titans respectively.
Q: How did Zeus become king of gods?
A: After a ten-year war known as the Titanomachy between Zeus, his siblings, their allies (the Hekatonkheires and Elder Cyclopes) against the Titans, Zeus took Kronos' scythe and cut him into pieces before throwing his remains into Tartarus. This allowed him to become king of gods.
Q: What were some symbols associated with Zeus?
A: The thunderbolt was one symbol associated with Zeus; it was said to be the most powerful weapon among all gods. Other symbols included a sceptre, an oak tree, an eagle and bull which were both sacred animals to him.
Q: Who was Zeus married to?
A: Zeus was married to his sister Hera though he had many lovers both mortal and divine including Karis and Hercules' mother.
Q: What role did he play in Ancient Greece?
A: In Ancient Greece, Zeus was universally respected as supreme deity; every four years at Olympia there would be Olympic Games held in honor of him. He also served as a standard for kings to follow so they wouldn't abuse their power by enforcing law while also being seen as god of honor and justice.
Q: What is his Roman equivalent?
A: His Roman equivalent is Jupiter.
