Zeus was the son of the Titans Cronos and Rhea. Cronos ate all of his children as they were born to prevent a prophecy of being overthrown, but Rhea saved Zeus by giving Cronos a rock instead. Zeus was raised in secret and later tricked Cronos into vomiting up his siblings. Zeus then led the gods in a war against the Titans, defeating Cronos and claiming Mount Olympus as his throne. As the king of the gods, Zeus had power over lightning and weather and fathered many famous children through his marriages and affairs.

1. Zeus: The God of the Sky
By: Zane Griffith, Garrett Boggess, Abbey Vidrine

2. Birth Story
• Son of the Titans Cronos and Rhea.
• Cronos’s father prophesied “You murder me now and steal my
throne- but one of your own sons will dethrone you, for crime
begets crime.”
• Cronos was very careful after this and made sure he ate all of
his children as they were born.
• Rhea was very angry and decided she would have Zeus in a
dark place so Cronos would not know about him.
• Rhea took Zeus to a safe place

3. Birth Story Continued
• After this she took a rock and wrapped it in swaddling clothes.
• Cronos ate the rock thinking it was Zeus.
• Rhea gave Zeus to a Sheppard family so that he would be safe.
• Rhea eventually went back to get Zeus and introduced him to
Cronos as the new cupbearer.
• Rhea and Zeus prepared a special drink for Cronos that made
him vomit up his other children.
• They thanked Zeus and immediately chose him to be their
leader.

4. Birth Story Continued
• Then a battle began and Cronos was joined by the
Titans.
• They attacked the young Gods, but Zeus had allies to fight
back.
• As the God’s fought, people on earth heard thunder and saw
mountains shatter. The earth also quacked and tidal waves
rolled.
• Cronos attacked fiercely, but Zeus had a trap.
• The Titans broke ranks and fled because they thought the
mountain was falling on them.
• Young goat- god Pan shouted with joy.
• Zeus and the other Gods claimed Olympus.

5. Famous Connections
• 5 siblings
• 4 known enemies
• Several relationships
• Had famous children

6. Zeus’s first marriage and the birth of
Athena
• Zeus’s first wife was Metis
• Metis did not want to marry Zeus.
• The Oracle of Gaea prophesied that Metis’s first child would
be a girl and her second child would be born a son and
overthrow Zeus.
• Zeus became terrified and ate Metis.
• The 2nd child was actually born a girl, Athena.

7. Continued
• Zeus later developed a terrible headache.
• Zeus consulted the other gods and Hermes realized what
needed to be done.
• Hermes told Hephaestus to take a wedge and split open
Zeus’s skull.
• When this happened Athena sprang out of Zeus’s head.

8. Realms, Jobs, and Powers
• His realm is the heavens.
• He rules Mount Olympus.
• He can summon lightning bolts and tosses
them at his own discretion.
• He is responsible for bringing rain, drought,
and thunderstorms.

9. 15 Facts
1. Ruler of Olympian gods
2. Uses a lightning bolt as a weapon
3. Was regarded by the Greeks as the God of
Aerial Phenomena
4. Father of the gods
5. Sees everything each deity does

10. 15 Facts
6. Also the father of men
7. Watches out for mortals, however, he can
punish them
8. Known for several affairs during his many
marriages
9. Also known as the God of time
10. Had several children

11. 15 facts
11. Roman equivalent to Zeus is Jupiter
12. Olympics were held in Greece to honor Zeus
originally
13. Lives on Mount Olympus with 11 other gods
14. Can mimic voices
15. Shape Shifted