All about Zeus
The god of all gods!
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The Greek Gods
Who is Zeus related to?
Grandmother: Gaea
Grandfather: Uranus
Mother: Rhea
Father: Cronus
Brothers: Hades and Poseidon
Sisters: Demeter, Hestia, and Hera
Wife: Hera,Themes and Uranium
Children: Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes
and Dionysus
Does Zues have powers?
Yes!
he can.....
- shape shift so that he/someone can look like an animal
- throw lighting bolts
- can control weather
Symbols
Zeus' Strength
Superhuman strength and the ability to throw lighting bolts
Zeus' Weakness
Beautiful women
Did you know?
The Roman equivalent of Zeus is Jupiter.
The Olympics were held each year by the Greeks in honor of Zeus.
Zeus originally married the Titan Metes, but grew worried that she would have a son that was stronger than him. So he swallowed her and married Hera.
Zeus sided with the Trojans in the Trojan War, however, his wife Hera sided with the Greeks.
He had a powerful shield called the Aegis.
Zeus was also the keeper of oaths. He punished those who lied or made dishonest business deals.