Jupiter (also Jove, Greek: Zeus)
Zeus was the son of the Titans Cronus and
Rhea. At the age of maturity, he overthrew his father, and
established the rule of the Olympian gods. Zeus was the
supreme deity, the most powerful of the gods. He was a sky
god, a god of rain (Roman: Jupiter Pluvius), and the god of thunder
and thunderbolt (Roman: Jupiter Lapis). Zeus was a promiscuous
god, and took many women, including her sisters and some mortal
women. He had several sons and daughters.
Other titles of Jupiter include:
Caelestis (heavenly), Lucetius (of the light), Totans (thunderer),
Fulgurator (of the lightning). As Jupiter Victor he led the Roman
army to victory. Jupiter is also the protector of the ancient league
of Latin cities. His attribute is the lightning bolt and the eagle
is both his symbol and his messenger. |
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