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Zeus and Odin Zeus is the ruler of the Greek gods. He is the son of Cronos
and Rhea, in fact the only son of these two to survive to adulthood. Zeus had
been hidden by Rhea so that Cronos would not swallow him like he had all of
his other offspring; he had been warned that one of his children would
eventually overthrow him. Rhea sent Zeus to the island of Crete where he was
raised. Zeus eventually killed his father. After he killed Cronos, he restored life
to his brothers and sisters. He then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and
Hades to see who would become ruler of the various parts of the universe.
Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of
the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt, made for him by the
Cyclopes under the direction of Hephaestus, which he hurls at those who
displease him. He married a succession of spouses with whom he had many
children including: Athena, The Fates, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes.
His......

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