Zeus

noun

: the king of the gods and husband of Hera in Greek mythology compare jupiter

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According to Homer, Hera and Zeus wed in a ceremony in Mount Ida (also known in Turkish as Kaz Dağları). John Oseid, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 In that scene, Hercules’ father, Zeus (Russell Crowe), commands his son to bring down Thor (after Thor impaled Zeus with his own lightning bolt). Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024 Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its new Zeus. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 Percy Jackson and the Olympians has tapped Courtney B. Vance to replace the late Lance Reddick as Zeus in Season 2 of the Disney+ adaptation, TVLine has learned. Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Zeus 

Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Zeus was in 1540

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“Zeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zeus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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