Zeus eventually brought him to Mount Olympus and turned him into a God upon his death. This child was subjected to a jealous Hera who constantly schemed toward his demise. Another famous child of Zeus was Hercules, who he had with Alkemene. Zeus swallowed Metis fearing a son that would usurp him but as he did Athena came to life through his head. One of them was the Goddess Athena who he had with his first wife, the Titan Metis. Zeus was well known for his adulterous ways and had numerous offspring. For the most part though, the myths and stories about Zeus involved him seducing mortal women - much to the annoyance of his sister/wife Hera! In some cases, he is cited as the father of a hero such as Perseus or Herakles. In addition to the myth of how the Gods rose to Mount Olympus, Zeus plays a central or pivatol role in many other Greek myths. He was also given supreme authority over Mount Olympus and earth.ĭikteon Cave in Crete Birthplace of Zeus - credits: ABBPhoto/depositphotos Zeus in Greek Mythology Poseidon took control of the sea, Hades took over the Underworld domain, while Zeus took to the sky. Victorious, Zeus and his brothers then decided to divide up creation.

Later, he freed his siblings from the belly of Kronos, and led them into battle against the Titans.

He escaped the fate of being eaten by Kronos when he was hidden in a cave on Crete by his mother. Although he is the King of the Gods, Zeus is actually the youngest born son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea. In addition, he was also the main deity associated with justice, honour, thunder, lightning, air, weather and sky. In Greek mythology, Zeus is the King of the Gods, and the ruler of Olympus.

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