Zeus

Question 1

Who was Zeus and what did he do?

Answer 1

• Zeus was a Greek God who took control of the earth after defeating his father, Cronos, during the war with the Titans

Question 2

How did Zeus divide the earth between himself and his brothers?

Answer 2

Zeus - skies and heaven
Poseidon - seas
Hades - underworld

Question 3

Who was Zeus married to?

Answer 3

His sister, Hera

Question 4

What was Zeus often seen as?

Answer 4

The keeper of justice, god of the skies and the fate of men

Question 5

What can Zeus’ roles be seen in?

Answer 5

Iliad
Odyssey

Both composed by Homer

Question 6

What was Zeus typically represented as?

Answer 6

A bearded an wielding a lightning bolt. He could be shown holding an eagle or seated on a throne with a sceptre.

Question 7

Who did Zeus have children with?

Answer 7

• His sister Hera

- Many other women, both human and divine