Zeus Greek God of the skies, storms, lightning, thunder, law and order, King of the Gods and Mount Olympus

Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion and mythology, who rules as king of the gods on Mount Olympus. His name is cognate with the first syllable of his Roman equivalent Jupiter.

Zeus is the child of Cronus and Rhea, the youngest of his siblings to be born, though sometimes reckoned the eldest as the others required disgorging from Cronus's stomach. In most traditions, he is married to Hera, by whom he is usually said to have fathered Ares, Eileithyia, Hebe, and Hephaestus. At the oracle of Dodona, his consort was said to be Dione, by whom the Iliad states that he fathered Aphrodite. According to the Theogony, Zeus' first wife was Metis, by whom he had Athena. Zeus was also infamous for his erotic escapades. These resulted in many divine and heroic offspring, including Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Persephone, Dionysus, Perseus, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Minos, and the Muses.

He was respected as a sky father who was chief of the gods and assigned roles to the others: "Even the gods who are not his natural children address him as Father, and all the gods rise in his presence." He was equated with many foreign weather gods, permitting Pausanias to observe "That Zeus is king in heaven is a saying common to all men". Zeus' symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak. In addition to his Indo-European inheritance, the classical "cloud-gatherer" (Greek: Νεφεληγερέτα, Nephelēgereta) also derives certain iconographic traits from the cultures of the ancient Near East, such as the scepter.

Zeus with Thunderbolt and Eagle

Greek god of Mount Olympus and the sky, Zeus ruled as king of the gods. He is shown wielding a thunderbolt and accompanied by a giant golden eagle. This Zeus with Thunderbolt and Eagle is a terrific addition to any mythic display. This classical mythology statue is crafted from cold cast bronze. It has been hand-painted with metallic colors to bring out every detail. Zeus wears a cloak and waist wrap in red, with ornamented belt, armor, and sandals highlighted in a gold tone. He wears his hair and beard long and free to blow in the wind. One hand is outstretched as he prepares to throw a thunderbolt from the other. Zeus stands on a dense cloud formation. The Aetos Dios was a giant eagle which served as the personal messenger of Zeus, and is represented by the constellation Aquila. A magnificent gift for historians and mythology enthusiasts, this Zeus with Thunderbolt and Eagle will stormily adorn any shelf or table.

Key Features:
Inspired by Greek mythology
Hand-painted to bring out every detail
Perfect for fans of mythology and history
Depicts Zeus with his eagle and thunderbolt
Epic gift or home decor idea
Materials:
Made from Cold Cast Bronze
Measurements:
Height: 11.75 Inches