What Is Zeus Role In Ancient Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is composed of a larger collection of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, stories of their gods and heroes, and explanations given to unexplainable phenomenons.
Zeus became the ultimate ruler of the gods as well as lord of the sky and rain after defeating his father. Zeus was characterized by the Greeks as a regal man, mature with a sturdy figure and a long beard. He is usually depicted with a lighting bolt, royal scepter or with an eagle. He married Hera, his sister, but was infamous for his many affairs. He took a great interest in the well-being and the actions of mortals. He made it his job to watch over them and rewarded the truthful, charitable and fair while punishing those who were cruel and deceitful. …show more content…
Cronus had learned of a prophecy that foresaw the day he would be overthrown by one of his children, and in fear, he ate his children. Rhea devised a plan to feed her husband a rock as her supposed child, and hide him away on the island of Crete until the time came for him to defeat his father. Guarded by seven good-tempered giants called Curetes, Zeus spent his younger years being raised in the Diktaean Cave. It was said that every time Zeus would cry, the giants would masked the crying by banging noisily on their shields with their swords so Cronus would not hear Zeus. Zeus was now mature enough to battle his father and claim the Kingdom of the World. He declared war on Cronus and the Titans. His first action was to liberate his brothers and sisters from his father's stomach by tricking him into taking a potion that would make him throw them up. With the help of his sibling, Zeus was ready to annihilate Cronus once and for all. Zeus overthrow the Titans in the depths of the underworld known as Tartus. There was one more battle Zeus had to win to take the throne. He was confronted by the giants and the monster Typhoon, which he battled both …show more content…
Cronus was terrified that one of his children would grow up and claim his throne. For this reason, he swallowed five of his children but his youngest child, Zeus escaped death. When it was time for Zeus to claim Mount Olympus, he first released his five brothers and sisters from Cronus’ stomach by making him throw them up. Poseidon then helped Zeus by fighting a ten year was alongside of him and his brother Hades. When they had succeeded in destroying the Titian once and for all, the power was divided and Poseidon became lord of the water and king of