Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus, and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades, in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne.Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods, as well as lord of the sky and rain.The Romans' name for Zeus was Jupiter.
Zeus Heroic Deeds
When Zeus reached maturity, he ambushed Kronos while the aged god was out hunting. Zeus kicked Kronos in the stomach so hard that he vomited up the stone and the five children he had swallowed. In this way Demeter, Hades, Histia , Hera and Poseidon were born. Zeus took the stone that Kronos vomited up and placed it at the foot of Mount Parnassos (Parnassus) near the city of Delphi and proclaimed that the stone would be a portent and marvel for the mortals of the earth for all time. The stone was called the Omphalos [Navel] and its location became known as the Navel of the Earth.
When Zeus reached maturity, he ambushed Kronos while the aged god was out hunting. Zeus kicked Kronos in the stomach so hard that he vomited up the stone and the five children he had swallowed. In this way Demeter, Hades, Histia , Hera and Poseidon were born. Zeus took the stone that Kronos vomited up and placed it at the foot of Mount Parnassos (Parnassus) near the city of Delphi and proclaimed that the stone would be a portent and marvel for the mortals of the earth for all time. The stone was called the Omphalos [Navel] and its location became known as the Navel of the Earth.
Role and Responsibility
Zeus had his golden throne on the highest summit of Mount Olympus and was respected and awed by all Gods and mortals. All the kings boasted that they descended from Zeus.
Zeus was the "Lord of Justice", punishing anyone who lied or broke an oath, but was fair and always striving to keep a balance of all things.
Furthermore, Zeus was responsible for the weather and was shaping it according to his temper. When in high spirits, Zeus was blessing the world with fine weather; in case of bad mood, however, he would throw rain, winds, lightnings and thunderbolts to cause disaster to the mortals.
Zeus Trait
Zeus's personality consists of anger, fury, but he is still known for the heroic actions in saving his siblings from the wrath of his father. He had many "lovers" proving he was somewhat of a romantic sympathetic type underneath his anger. .His heroic trait where that he was brave, strong,smart, and a good helper. His trait effect the cultural by him being strict and always wanting justice by making his land a good place to be without the crime.