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Zeus
[ zoos ]
noun
- 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
/ ː /
noun
- 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
- 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 .)
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The force said that Police Dog Zeus, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, had received veterinary treatment and it was hoped he would make a "speedy recovery".
Two came from a Doberman named Zeus, a regular donor at the hospital.
The inquest heard a dog-handler was called to the scene and used a sedation dart to remove Zeus from the garden.
Zeus, who imagines Prometheus is somehow still his friend — “my only friend” — looks to him for company and comfort.
The worst cheaters would have names carved beneath statues of Zeus near the Olympics venue, ensuring that they would live forever in infamy.
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