God
Explanation/Description
Implication
Zeus/Jupiter
His mother, Rhea saved him from his father, Cronus, by giving his father a stone wrapped in cloth. Cronus swallowed the stone , thinking it was Zeus along with all of his kids with Rhea; this was prompted by a prophecy that stated that his kids would usurp his power as he had done with his father, Uranus. Zeus, however, grew into a mature boy and eventually rebelled against his father and the Titans and gained power over the universe. He divided the control with his other two brothers, Poseidon and Hades.
Zeus is known for being an advocate of justice, morals, and is known to be the peacemaker. He is also known as the controller of the weather and is generally associated with thunder and
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When an author refers to Zeus, he or she is saying that the character is a peacemaker, is caring, and is knowledgeable. Also, the Zeus character must be a strong, fatherly commander. The character is interested in serving pure justice which may result in some unexpected actions. Zeus may be represented as a trusted friend as he is interested in the well-being of friends and severely punishing the wrongdoers. Though severe, the character may exhibit merciful qualities.
Poseidon/Neptune
Poseidon is one of the six sons of Cronus and Rhea. Poseidon is the god of the sea; he shares the responsibility of the universe with his two other brothers. Similar to his brother, Poseidon is also infamous for having numerous affairs and lovers and producing many
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When treated justly, an “Apollo” is a great friend to have; however, when treated with rejection or scorn, he can be wrathful and revengeful. In addition, this character can be protective and takes pleasure in civility.
Hades/Pluto
Hades is the god of the underworld. He rules the underworld with Persephone, daughter of Demeter, who he kidnapped and brought to live with him. Although Hades was ordered by Zeus to return Persephone to her mother, Demeter, Hades never complied. He fed Persephone the seeds of a pomegranate before she was to return to her mother, capturing and enslaving her in his realm. Hades enlisted the help of Charos and Cerberus to protect and prevent the dead from leaving and to manage the underworld. Hades owns the underground riches (soil and roots) and is referred to as “the rich one”.
A character with Hades’ characteristics may be firm, but should not be mistaken for cruel or evil. With resolutions to maintain balance and order, this character is fair and generally peaceful. Although somewhat forceful, this character is also clever and knows of people’s true intentions. In addition, a “Hades” like character is very respectful and passionate, especially towards the opposite
...the god based upon conflicting traits of fear, deceit, and lust. Zeus' main characteristic is power in both Greek and Roman mythology. However, when Ovid's Metamorphoses is compared to Hesiod's Theogony, Juno's power is limited. Ovid's lack of respect and belief about Jupiter is apparent in his writings, which portray Jupiter as fearful, cunning, deceitful, and lustful. In opposition, Hesiod views Zeus as fearless, intelligent, and certainly not lustful. Zeus' characteristics in the Theogony are reflected from Hesiod's belief about the god to be much more than a worthless myth to the Greeks. Instead of mocking and disrespecting the all-powerful god of Greek and Roman mythology, Hesiod respects Zeus as the most powerful god.
Zeus has been ruling and keeping control of Mount Olympus for centuries. Now, he is retiring and needs someone worthy enough to take his place as ruler. Someone who is trustworthy but also powerful and intelligent. All these traits depict Hades. Hades is as powerful as Zeus and already has leadership skills from his ruling experience with the Underworld.
Cronus and Rhea are the parents of Poseidon in Greek mythology. Poseidon is one of the 3 sons; the others are Hades and Zeus. And there three sisters were Demeter, Hestia, Hera, and while Cronus was the horrible father who feared his own children so he ate them at birth. He continued to eat the newborns until his wife tricked him by giving him stones instead to save Zeus. But sadly Poseidon (and Hades) was eaten by Cronus to save them Zeus (who was being raised by nymphs) became Cronus’ cupbearer. He poisoned Cronus and he threw up Poseidon. They started a war against Cronus it lasted for ten years until the brothers released the Cyclopes and in return they gave the each a weapon. Poseidon received a trident, Zeus a lightning bolt, and Hades the helmet of darkness.
The gods are used by Homer to add twists on an otherwise standard plot of war. I shall concentrate on Zeus. however, and reflect on his actions and their outcomes in the Trojan War. and more importantly, the story of The Iliad. Zeus, very untypical of a Greek.
Zeus, most likely the most renowned god of all gods, the mighty god of lightning has taken part in some of the most widely known myths of all times. Zeus has taken part in many Greek and Roman myths alike, either as Zeus or as his Roman counterpart of Jupiter. Unlike most gods in mythology though, Zeus is the main character in almost all of the myths he is mentioned in. Whether the myth is about his epic clash against the Titans, his fight against the Giants or even about his extramarital affairs, Zeus always seems to come out of these conflicts unaffected and triumphant. When examining Zeus’ character though, it is important to note that Zeus is a god that exhibits human characteristics throughout most of his myths. Growth is one of the many human attributes that Zeus portrays in many of his myths.
People idolized these beings and built stunning life-like sculptures of them. Zeus was the most important of all the Greek gods and also king of Mount Olympus. He became a king after overthrowing his father, who was a titan and feared that his children would become more powerful than him. He is very well known for being deceiving, and a trickster.
As I said before, Zeus is the father of all gods and humans. He represents the idea of an independent moral code that all humans and immortals must obey. If any god or mortal did not follow this moral code, Zeus would enforce justice and watch over the punishment of the wrongdoers (Cunningham and Reich 33). Although Zeus is known for representing a moral code, Zeus’ behavior was far from moral. “Zeus was subject to pleasure, pain, grief, and anger, but he was most susceptible to the power of Eros – love, which often got the objects of his desire in a lot of trouble with his wife, Hera. Zeus wa...
Objects that are usually associated with Apollo are a silver bow, a laurel branch, a Kithara or a lyre, and a palm tree. Apollo also plays a large role in Homer’s accounts of the Trojan War. “On the side of the Trojans, he gives particular
The primary ruling god of the underworld is Hades, whose brother is Zeus, king of the gods, and whose parents are Cronus and Rhea. Hades is a greedy god with his greatest concern being to increase the number of his subjects. He is very stubborn about letting people out of the underworld. Hades himself, rarely leaves the underworld. In one myth, however, we know of a time when he did leave his soulful domain.
Zeus, the king of gods and husband of most beautiful lady Hera, is the big important character in Homer’s Iliad. Even though Zeus claims that he is neutral in the mortals’ conflict, he is the reason for the Trojan War. Eventually, he tries to keep the other gods from participating in it. He could end the war in peace sparing a lot of innocent lives instead of ending it with hate. Although he is a god, he is also human.
Numerous lively heroes ventured into Persephone’s clutches with the hopes of beating death, yet she explains that despite their god-like strength they too will die. Two such heroes were Theseus and Pirithous. When Theseus and Pirithous attempted to kidnap the Queen of the Underworld she enticed them to sit in the chair of forgetfulness where their flesh fused to the cushions and refused to relinquish them (Taylor 268). Persephone appears many times to offer food, drink, or rest to weary heroes in the underworld in order to trap them there forever in the same manner that Hades tricked her (Taylor, 268). Because of Persephone and Hades’ antics many people hated them as gods, but Persephone’s cruelty serves as a reminder that while death is necessary it is not always kind. In the same manner that Persephone accepted her fate, mortals must also accept their own imminent
In a society in which social position was vital for having a successful family, the Greek and Roman families internally struggled with one another. This constant conflict stems from the father’s desire for control and the society’s high placement of power. In the Greek myth Demeter and Persephone, Zeus’s interest for his selfish gains prompts him to “ ( give ) Persephone to the Lord of Dead to become his queen “ ( Rosenberg Demeter 96). Zeus does not ask Persephone nor Demeter, his beloved wife, presenting that he does not show any opinions on their feelings. Although Zeus in reality just wanted to have a powerful family with the addition of Hades, his love for power overrode his love for his family and created a tension between the other members and him. In another Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, shows man’s love for supremacy through ...
Gods are ancient beings thought to have created the world and are children of the Titans. Most gods are thought to help mortals for good. Zeus who is the most famous of all the gods is adored by millions. Yet, Zeus, the ruler of gods, is one of the most selfish irresponsible gods of them all. Zeus was a bad god because he had many affairs, abused his powers, and did not use his powers for good.
Needless to say, this constant swallowing of her children enraged Rhea. She bore her third son, Zeus, in the middle of the night and gave him for safekeeping to Gaea (Mother Earth). She fooled Cronus into believing he had swallowed his new son by substituting a rock wrapped in baby blankets.
Zeus is the god of law, justice, morals, thunder, lightning, and rain. It was his job to oversee and make sure laws were being kept. He was worshipped originally as a weather god. He was depicted as a middle-aged man with a youthful appearance; he was regale and was almost always shown ready to throw a lightning bolt (pantheon/zeus).