Greek Mythology

Friday, October 23, 2015

Zeus

Zeus

   Zeus was the youngest child of Kronos and Rhea. His father, Kronos, got a prophecy that his children would overthrow him and take over his kingdom. His siblings before him were eaten by Kronos, but Rhea hid him away as a baby to avoid him being eaten and gave Kronos a rock to eat. Kronos ate the rock, tricked by Rhea. He grew up in a secluded mountain, raised by nature spirits, nymphs. When he became old enough, he disguised himself as a cup bearer looking to work for the Titan, and Kronos hired him. He gained his trust, biding his time for the opportunity to free his siblings. Kronos and his buddies were having a nectar drinking contest. Zeus filled all the cups, but mixed Kronos' godly drink with different disgusting liquids. He gave it to Kronos, who chugged it all in three seconds. He won the contest, but afterwards he didn't feel so good. He threw up all five gods he was keeping in his stomach. Zeus was there too, and they blasted him with their combined powers. Zeus became the lord of the sky. He controlled lightning, and the other gods. He was also keeper of order and law.
Zeus

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