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Zeus, Greek god of the sky and ruler of all the other gods, was a lot of things—all-powerful, brave, jovial, quick to anger, merciful, and of course, promiscuous. What sort of god he was often depended on which ancient poet was telling his story, and so today we have many diverse and sometimes contradicting depictions of him. That’s why we’re here to show you Zeus’ personality and give you a thorough overview of his background, life and stories, lovers and children, and plenty of other facts about the ruler of Olympus.
Things You Should Know
- Zeus was said to be more powerful than all the other gods combined, and used that power to rule over Mount Olympus and the pantheon.
- Zeus was often depicted as confident and charismatic, leading the gods to victory over the Titans and charming both immortals and mortals alike.
- Zeus was said to be wise and just, mediating many conflicts between gods and mortals, but also impatient and quick to anger.
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