Kim Jong-Un a leader that is feared by his people but is not stopped by them. A leader who has no limits, he does as he pleases. A leader that has control of what his people are expose to, as in news and food supply. Still Kim Jong-Un is still seen as a powerful leader even if seen negativity. Zeus is somewhat like Kim Jong-Un for he used fear to show his power from the rest of the gods. His leadership skills show his strength, even though it may be seen wrong but benefits him. He has the most power in what goes on the battlefield as well in Olympus. So after this essay one will be exposed to why Zeus posses the characteristic of strength and is seen without limits.
To start off, the gods pass along fear. They feared of their side losing, …show more content…
None of the gods would blame Athena and Hera to retreat right away from their plans after a threat from Zeus, that’s why even Iris sounded surprised on what they were attempting to do. Countless times even Poseidon, god of the sea, has even feared Zeus’s strength. When Hera tries to convince Poseidon to help out the Danaans with her and go against Zeus, his reply was, “Hera, you have spoken a word that should never be spoken. It is not I who would want us all fight against Zeus… for he is much stronger (VIII.199).” Even with multiple gods that would go against Zeus, they still fear for his strength being greater than theirs. That is why they don’t go beyond the boundary that Zeus sets for them. Zeus even knows that his posse’s greater strength than his peers, so he is not afraid of making threats that may anger them. As when he told Iris to tell Poseidon, “ If he will not obey my words…let him consider in his heart and spirit that, no matter if he is strong, he will not withstand my coming… remind him that I am much greater in strength (XV.352).” This would be seen as ann unjust saying from Zeus to the god of the sea, Poseidon. Although Poseidon does take offense to …show more content…
As have stated he used some of those powers of the gods and their involvement in the battle. But also Zeus has played a role in giving strength to which he favored from the Trojans or Argives at the time. He does all of this while he is on top of the highest peak of Mount Ida, Gargaros. It’s like he’s watching a football game and is giving advice to his favorite team to see them win. Like when Zeus threw down a great bolt of thunder into the midst of the Achaeans, for he prefers the Trojans. Before doing the action he made sure that no god or goddesses will give advice to the Argives or Trojans by saying, “If I catch any of you wanting to go help the Trojans or the Danaans, he’ll not come back to Olympus without getting smacked around (VIII.193).” Again he threats the other gods to summit fear in them so they won’t mess up his plans that way he has all the control of the battle 's outcome. He also gives Hector advantages countless times, as when he sent Apollo to help the Trojans after Poseidon left the battle and give courage to Hector to attack once again. Even the Argives know when Zeus is controlling the battle for they notice Zeus was involved in giving Hector courage to get him back in battle, “…some god has saved and delivered Hector…For not without Zeus of the loud thunder does he stand up as a eager champion (XV.356).” That is when again the battle was shifted and the
To start off, the gods pass along fear. They feared of their side losing, …show more content…
None of the gods would blame Athena and Hera to retreat right away from their plans after a threat from Zeus, that’s why even Iris sounded surprised on what they were attempting to do. Countless times even Poseidon, god of the sea, has even feared Zeus’s strength. When Hera tries to convince Poseidon to help out the Danaans with her and go against Zeus, his reply was, “Hera, you have spoken a word that should never be spoken. It is not I who would want us all fight against Zeus… for he is much stronger (VIII.199).” Even with multiple gods that would go against Zeus, they still fear for his strength being greater than theirs. That is why they don’t go beyond the boundary that Zeus sets for them. Zeus even knows that his posse’s greater strength than his peers, so he is not afraid of making threats that may anger them. As when he told Iris to tell Poseidon, “ If he will not obey my words…let him consider in his heart and spirit that, no matter if he is strong, he will not withstand my coming… remind him that I am much greater in strength (XV.352).” This would be seen as ann unjust saying from Zeus to the god of the sea, Poseidon. Although Poseidon does take offense to …show more content…
As have stated he used some of those powers of the gods and their involvement in the battle. But also Zeus has played a role in giving strength to which he favored from the Trojans or Argives at the time. He does all of this while he is on top of the highest peak of Mount Ida, Gargaros. It’s like he’s watching a football game and is giving advice to his favorite team to see them win. Like when Zeus threw down a great bolt of thunder into the midst of the Achaeans, for he prefers the Trojans. Before doing the action he made sure that no god or goddesses will give advice to the Argives or Trojans by saying, “If I catch any of you wanting to go help the Trojans or the Danaans, he’ll not come back to Olympus without getting smacked around (VIII.193).” Again he threats the other gods to summit fear in them so they won’t mess up his plans that way he has all the control of the battle 's outcome. He also gives Hector advantages countless times, as when he sent Apollo to help the Trojans after Poseidon left the battle and give courage to Hector to attack once again. Even the Argives know when Zeus is controlling the battle for they notice Zeus was involved in giving Hector courage to get him back in battle, “…some god has saved and delivered Hector…For not without Zeus of the loud thunder does he stand up as a eager champion (XV.356).” That is when again the battle was shifted and the