Zeus
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Early Infant/Baby years
Zeus mother was a titan named Rhea, her husband Cronus was swallowing every baby she was giving birth too, worried they might take his power. So when Zeus was born she put him in a cave, where he was cared for by tender nymphs and a magical goat named Amaltheia
Zeus worshipZeus was worshiped in many ways. People built many statues of him and even temples dedicated to him. Greeks worshiped gods by praying to them and hitting the ground so they could hear their prayers
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Time to take the throne
Once Zeus was a young adult, he forced his father (Cronus) to disgorge the babies he had swallowed (they were adults now). Then with the help of his two brothers, Poseidon and Hades, he overthrew his father and locked the titans away.
More Info about Zeus!
- He was married to his sister Hera
- He was infamous for his many affairs with other gods even including mortal women - Had a total of 92 children 41 divine; 51 mortal - He was the last child of the titans, Cronus and Rhea. |
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