Who is Zeus?
Zeus is the king of all the gods and goddesses. He rules over Mount Olympus and is the god of the sky, lightning, and thunder. He is the most powerful of all the Greek gods.
Powers
- Controls lightning and thunder
- Commands the weather and storms
- King of all Olympian gods
- Can shape-shift into different forms
- Immortal and incredibly strong
Symbols
- Lightning bolt - his most famous weapon
- Eagle - the king of birds
- Oak tree - sacred to him
- Bull - represents his strength
Family
Zeus is married to Hera, the queen of the gods. He is the father of many gods including Athena (goddess of wisdom), Apollo (god of the sun), Artemis (goddess of the hunt), Ares (god of war), and Hermes (messenger god). His brothers are Poseidon and Hades.
Fun Facts
- Zeus was the youngest of six siblings but became their leader
- His Roman name is Jupiter
- The Olympic Games were held in his honor in ancient Greece
- He defeated his father Cronus to become king
- Mount Olympus is his home in the clouds