Zeus In Greek Mythology

Have you ever wondered why a storm rolls in, or why any natural phenomena related to the sky occurs? Have you ever wondered about how it would be like when everyone believed the Gods were in charge of everything that happened, such as; if there was a storm, it was their fault, or if there was thunder and lightning, it was their fault? Back in the era of mythology, these were a couple of their beliefs. One God that was really important was Zeus, the God of the sky. Whenever there was a thunderstorm, they thought he must be upset. The Greeks would offer up sacrifices to appease the sky god, and gain his favor. Zeus is the God of the sky and rain, and the ruler of the Olympian gods. He ruled over them all, they all bowed to him and did everything …show more content…
Time and time again throughout Greek Mythology, some kind of huge conflict ensued because the Lord of the Sky just couldn’t resist the beauty of mortal women like Danaë, mother of Perseus, and Alcmene, mother of Hercules. He would appear to a woman of his choice, usually in some strange form, and every woman that he chose sired a demigod. It’s a little ironic that Zeus was married to the Goddess of marriage, and yet he was so fond of adultery. All together, Zeus had a total of 56 affairs, and a total of 61 children as a result of those …show more content…
These heroes can be found throughout Greek mythology. They were said to posess superhuman strength, among other things, though their power was never equal to that of the gods. Famous demigods include Hercules, Perseus, Achilles, and Aeneas. Demigods were much like the superheroes of ancient Greece, and stories abouth them continue even today through authors like Rick Riordian. Symbols that famously represent Zeus include the lightning bolt, the eagle, the bull, and the oak tree. Temples that were built by the Greeks in honor of Zeus, like the Parthenon, stand to this very day. Zeus embodied all of the ancient Greek ideals of strength, fertility, and power. Timeless tales of the power of Zeus and the other gods, like the Illiad, the Odessey, and the Aeneid have lasted through the ages and the translations, and today they can be bought in any bookstore. Stories that have lasted this long and survived this many different civilizations are powerful things, indeed. Myths about Zeus and his children have captured the imaginations of literally millions. And, while we may not take these stories as seriously as the ancient Greeks did, they are still useful in our society as moral