Blog Entry Ten~ Zeus

Zeus was the father of Apollo and the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea. He was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus. He also ruled all the gods who resided there. As the ruler he upheld the law, justice, and morals.

He has always been known as the weather god. His most famous attribute is the thunderbolt. He controlled rain, thunder, and lightening. When monarchies still existed Zeus was the protector of them. After the end of monarchy he became the chief judge and civic god.

According to legend, Metis was Zeus’ first love. He swallowed her after hearing that she would bear a daughter whose son would one day overthrow Zeus.  He fathered many deities as well as many mortals. He used many disguises to seduce mortals. There were many festivals and temples in honor of Zeus.

"Zeus." Encyclopedia Mythica. 2010. Encyclopedia Mythica Online.
01 Nov. 2010 <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/z/zeus.html>.