Z is for Zeus

Last post of the A to Z challenge, so I'll make it a good one :)
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Zeus (also known as Jupiter) was the god of the sky, and ruler of the Olympian gods. After overthrowing his father, Cronus, Zeus drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Zeus won, becoming the ruler of the gods and the sky, while Poseidon became the god of the sea and Hades the god of the Underworld. His weapon is a lightning bolt, which he uses against people who displease him. He was married to Hera (Juno) but known for his many affairs.

Zeus was famous for overthrowing his father, Cronus, who had swallowed the rest of his children. He then went on to overthrow Titans,  and battled with the monster Typhoeus, eventually casting him down into the Underworld. When the Giants stormed Olympus, they were slain by Zeus and the other gods. When Prometheus gave the humans fire, Zeus became angry and created Pandora as a punishment, thus releasing the evils of mankind.



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  1. Rob Z Tobor30 April 2013 at 10:07

    The idea God to end on, the main man.

    We have all made it PHEW . . . :)

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    1. Rob Z Tobor30 April 2013 at 10:09

      ideal . . . .This silly keyboard is infected with Greek Gods angry that I cant spell.

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  2. Anonymous30 April 2013 at 13:16

    Congratulations in completing the A to Z Challenge.

    Yvonne
    A to Z AMBASSADOR.

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  3. Unknown30 April 2013 at 13:18

    I had a feeling Zeus would be your Z. Classic. Thank you for all these posts, I learned how little I knew about Greek Myth.

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  4. Jackie30 April 2013 at 14:24

    Zeus is a perfect way to end the challenge! :)

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  5. S. L. Hennessy30 April 2013 at 15:56

    This has been a great challenge theme. I really love all your posts on Greek mythology. It's been wonderful.

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  6. Outcast30 April 2013 at 16:39

    I had a feeling Zeus, the father of this all was coming up in the end. You've done an amazing job with this challenge Laura, sad it's over but I really really enjoyed it at the same time.

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  7. Suzanne Furness30 April 2013 at 16:55

    Well done for making it to the end, Laura. Some really interesting posts.

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  8. Julie Flanders30 April 2013 at 19:06

    A great way to end the month. Congrats on finishing the challenge! :)

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  9. Nick Wilford30 April 2013 at 23:56

    Fascinating stuff. Loved reading them. Congrats on getting to the end!

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  10. Jeff Hargett1 May 2013 at 02:18

    That was definitely a father-son relationship gone bad.

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  11. Jennifer1 May 2013 at 02:21

    Congrats on making it to the end. I never knew much about Greek mythology, so your theme was a learning experience.

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  12. Mark Means1 May 2013 at 02:23

    I love how Zeus is always portrayed as a jerk, but who knows...he could have been a nice guy, right? ;)

    Congrats on finishing A to Z in style :)

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  13. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne1 May 2013 at 23:05

    Laura, I've nominated you for another award. Please visit my blog, www.dhdunne.blogspot.com to find out more.

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