Zeus's Role In Greek Mythology
God of the sky, Zeus was the ruler over the other gods. He became the ruler after winning a draw between him and his brothers. To punish mortals who misbehaved, Zeus would throw thunderbolts, his symbol and weapon, to show his displeasure. Zeus could create big storms of thunder and lightning, bringing much chaos, or open the sky to sunshine, all with flashing his shield, the Aegis. Since he was father of the gods, he took on a paternal role with mortals. The poorest could find a friend in Zeus, as long as they treated others properly, while he demanded the rich be mindful of the less fortunate. He was married to Hera.
Wife and sister to Zeus, Hera was goddess of marriage and childbirth. Hera married Zeus after he tricked her by pretending …show more content…
There are a few theories of her birth. She had an affair with her brother Ares, while married to Hephaestus. She was known for her magical girdle which caused everyone to have great desire for her. Sex, attraction, and beauty described Aphrodite. Her holy birds included the dove, sparrow, and swan.
Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera. He was married to Aphrodite. He was the Greek god of fire and volcanoes, blacksmiths, and sculptors. He is usually depicted with a hammer, anvil, and a pair of tongs. He was crippled by Zeus, who threw him off Olympus after trying to protect Hera from the rage of Zeus. Later, after learning to become a master craftsman, he returned to Olympus from the island of Lemnos and made shields and weapons. After learning, of his wife’s affair with her brother Ares, Hephaestus humiliated them to the other gods.
Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia. Hermes often played the innocent, but would misbehaved. He stole cattle from Apollo, after jumping out of his crib when he was born. Feeling guilty, Hermes gave Apollo his newly invented lyre. He moved quickly between the world of man and gods, joining mortals and the Olympians by playing the role of messenger. As the communicator between the two worlds, he would act as the guide of the deceased souls to the underworld and afterlife. In an attempt to protect humans, he would deceive the other gods purely for amusement. He was the God of commerce and protector of thieves, athletes, and
Wife and sister to Zeus, Hera was goddess of marriage and childbirth. Hera married Zeus after he tricked her by pretending …show more content…
There are a few theories of her birth. She had an affair with her brother Ares, while married to Hephaestus. She was known for her magical girdle which caused everyone to have great desire for her. Sex, attraction, and beauty described Aphrodite. Her holy birds included the dove, sparrow, and swan.
Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera. He was married to Aphrodite. He was the Greek god of fire and volcanoes, blacksmiths, and sculptors. He is usually depicted with a hammer, anvil, and a pair of tongs. He was crippled by Zeus, who threw him off Olympus after trying to protect Hera from the rage of Zeus. Later, after learning to become a master craftsman, he returned to Olympus from the island of Lemnos and made shields and weapons. After learning, of his wife’s affair with her brother Ares, Hephaestus humiliated them to the other gods.
Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia. Hermes often played the innocent, but would misbehaved. He stole cattle from Apollo, after jumping out of his crib when he was born. Feeling guilty, Hermes gave Apollo his newly invented lyre. He moved quickly between the world of man and gods, joining mortals and the Olympians by playing the role of messenger. As the communicator between the two worlds, he would act as the guide of the deceased souls to the underworld and afterlife. In an attempt to protect humans, he would deceive the other gods purely for amusement. He was the God of commerce and protector of thieves, athletes, and