Zeus

Zeus, according to Greek mythology, was the son of the Titan Cronus. Cronus believed that one of his children would eventually overthrow him for power, so he ate each one that was born. To protect Zeus, his mother Rhea wrapped a stone in baby blankets and fed the stone to her husband, thus saving Zeus. Zeus would later trick Cronus to get all of his brothers and sisters back. Cronus was right to be afraid of his children. With Zeus as their leader, they would eventually overthrow the Titan and become the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus.

As the ruler of the heavens and Earth, Zeus became a symbol of power. His most famous weapon was the thunderbolt, which he used as needed to maintain control. Zeus was quick to reward those who deserved praise and punish those who were evil.

The legend of Zeus continues today in books and movies. Even today, the god is generally portrayed much as he was in the time of the ancient Greeks. He is seen as a powerful being, quick to anger but usually just to those who deserve his mercy. No wonder he was given the power to rule over the heavens and Earth.