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Zeus
By Kristin Zhai
Zeus…
Zeus…
 He was the Greek king of the gods of Mount Olympus.
 His father Cronus ate his brothers and sisters.
 He was born in a cave on Mount Ida on the island of Crete.
Zeus…
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His symbol was a thunderbolt.
He had 2 more symbols which were the oak tree and an eagle.
He was the god of the sky.
His weakness was getting in trouble over love affairs.
Zeus…
 His brothers were gods.
 Zeus’s brothers and sisters were Poseidon, Hades, Hestia,
Demeter, and Hera.
 His Roman name was Jupiter.
Zeus
 His brother, Hades, was the Greek god of the underworld.
 His other brother, Poseidon, was the Greek god of the sea.
Zeus…
 He often fought with his wife Hera.
 Zeus was alone when he gave birth to Athena. She was born
from the top of his head!
 His mother’s name was Rhea.
Bibliography…
 ancienthistory.about.com
 World Book Encyclopedia, vol. 21, pg.602.