Zeus

[ zoos ]

noun

1. the supreme deity of the ancient Greeks, a son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Demeter, Hades, Hera, Hestia, and Poseidon, and father of a number of gods, demigods, and mortals; the god of the heavens, identified by the Romans with Jupiter.

Zeus

/ zjuːs /

noun

1. the supreme god of the ancient Greeks, who became ruler of gods and men after he dethroned his father Cronus and defeated the Titans. He was the husband of his sister Hera and father by her and others of many gods, demigods, and mortals. He wielded thunderbolts and ruled the heavens, while his brothers Poseidon and Hades ruled the sea and underworld respectively Roman counterpartJupiter

Zeus

1. The chief of the Greek and Roman gods, who defeated the Titans to assume leadership of the universe. He lived atop Mount Olympus , from which he hurled thunderbolts to announce his anger. Despite his awesome power, he had a weakness for mortal women. ( See Leda and the swan .)

Example Sentences

Zeus, who imagines Prometheus is somehow still his friend — “my only friend” — looks to him for company and comfort.

From Los Angeles Times

The worst cheaters would have names carved beneath statues of Zeus near the Olympics venue, ensuring that they would live forever in infamy.

From Salon

Esteban Cardenas said the dogs — Ares, Kratos, Zeus, Titan and Gaia — were part of the first class of canines used by the department’s rescue unit, which works with German shepherds and golden retrievers.

From Seattle Times

Greece, devoted to the worship of Zeus, influenced the late-19th-century development of the modern Games.

From New York Times

According to ancient Greek tradition, the games of antiquity, held every four years in honor of Zeus, started in 776 B.C.

From Seattle Times