Zeus : The Supreme God
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Zeus in Greek mythology, known as the Father, was the king of the Olympian gods. He was also known for offering signs and delivering justice and was able to control...
show moreThere were only a few festivals celebrating Zeus, such as the Diasia of Athens. Although he was the head of the Greek pantheon, he was not associated with specific cities but he was known to protect the family's property and its contents where he was worshipped. Most households would have an altar dedicated to Zeus Herkeios in their courtyard.
Zeus was known to carry a sceptre in one hand and a thunderbolt in the other. He was well built and is often easily identifiable by his flowing beard that is usually shown as being white depicting his age and wisdom. He was also known to wear a crown of oak leaves, which was regarded as his sacred tree. In Homer's The Odyssey, he often carried an enormous shield known as the Aegis with him, which he often used to protect his daughter Athena. He also has a pet named Aetos Dios, a giant golden eagle.
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