Zeus was the King of the Gods as well as the gods of the sky and thunder. His equivalent in Roman mythology is Jupiter. After conquering the Titans with the help of his brothers Hades and Poseidon, Zeus shared the world with his siblings and became the ruler of the heavens. The Olympics, a major sporting event in ancient Greece, was a tribute to Zeus.
Zeus has many offspring with his consort Hera and other goddesses and mortals alike. Some of his children include many Olympian gods including Ares, Hermes and Athena. His children born of mortals include Heracles, also known as Hercules, a famous mythical hero.
Zeus is symbolised by the lightning bolt.
