ZEUS

Zeus, genus Zeus

(noun) type genus of the family Zeidae

Zeus

(noun) (Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Zeus, n. (Gr. Myth.)

Definition: The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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