Zeus was the supreme ruler of all the gods, much like a father who rules over his family. He was also the older brother. Zeus was god of the rain, and also the cloud gatherer. His primary weapon was a thunderbolt, which he launched at those that upset him. Zeus was known for his numerous affairs, yet his wife, Hera, protector of marriage remained loyal to him. [In legend, she also spent a good deal of time trying to keep an eye on her philandering husband (Sporre 61).] I think it is ironic as Hera seemed unable to protect her own marriage from the infidelity of her husband.

Zeus’ closest brother was Poseidon, the lord of the sea, and many sea men looked to him for luck. His weapon was a trident, and it was so powerful it could shake the earth and shatt

Zeus’ favorite sister was named Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. She was also known as the virgin goddess. Because of her, each city had a symbol of the hearth where an everlasting fire burned. I believe Hestia compares to Mary in the Catholic religion, as she is worshiped as the mother. Both Hestia and Mary were virgins. They also are both worshipped in the form of symbols or sculptures.

er any object. He had a marvelous palace under the sea that was made of gold. He was also drawn by a chariot pulled by dolphins and seahorses. He had a wife named Amphitrite, a Nereid, which means she was a lesser god. Her father was a Titan, and other than that, there is little else known about her.

The daughter of Zeus that sprang from his forehead was Athena. She was full grown and suited up in armor when she was born. [She was fierce and brave in battle but, only fights to protect the state and home from outside enemies. She was the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture (MythNET).] Being Zeus’ favorite child, Athena was allowed to use any one of Zeus’s weapons. She was also a virgin goddess.

[Another son of Zeus, Hermes (HUHR-meez), served as the god’s messenger and patron of merchants and thieves (Sporre 61).] Hermes was the product of Zeus’s affair with Maia, a lesser god. He was the fastest of all the gods. His hat and sandals had wings attached and he carried a magic wand around. He was the god of commerce and thieves. When people died, he guided them to the underworld. [He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy

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