Zeus was the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus. He brought order and justice, overthrowing his father Cronus and becoming the leader of the Greek pantheon. Zeus had many children with various goddesses, including Apollo, Artemis, Athena, and Dionysus. He used symbols of power like his lightning bolt scepter and was known for his strength and protection of the Greek people.

1. Zeus King of the gods

2. Power and Responsibility Ruler of Mount Olympus God of the Sky and Heavens Morals, Justice, and the Law Spiritual Leader of men and gods Brought order in place of violence http://www.pantheon.org/articles/z/zeus.html http://z.about.com/d/atheism/1/0/i/P/ZeusThrone-l.jpg

3. Family Relationships Father-Cronus Mother-Rhea Grandmother-Gaia They protected Zeus from Cronus Wrapped up stone, saved Zeus Zeus grows and defeats Cronus http://www.pantheon.org/articles/z/zeus.html http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Mythology/Images/RheaCronus.jpg

4. Family Relationships Brothers and Sisters—Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Poseidon, and Hades Split duties with Poseidon (sea) and Hades (underworld) Sons and Daughters—Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Hermes, Dionysus, Hercules, Hephaestus and many, many, many…many others http://www.pantheon.org/articles/z/zeus.html

5. Symbols Lightning bolt Used lightning and thunderstorms as weapons Eagle=Royalty Oak Tree=strength Aegis—A strong shield made from the skin of goats = protection http://www.pantheon.org/articles/z/zeus.html

6. The birth of Athena Zeus falls for Metis (goddess of prudence) While married to Hera Metis conceives Athena from union Gaia warns Zeus that his daughter will bear a son who will overthrow him He swallows Metis so he can carry the child Hera becomes jealous; sends son(Hephaestus) after Zeus Hephaestus splits Zeus’ head open and Athena emerges fully formed

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