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  • The Mighty Zeus and His Role in Greek Mythology

    The Mighty Zeus and His Role in Greek Mythology

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    Zeus, the foremost god in ancient Greek mythology, occupied a predominant role as a deity of the sky and weather. His identity closely parallels that of the Roman god Jupiter. The etymology of his name may derive from the ancient Hindu deity Dyaus, known from the sacred texts of the Rigveda. Revered as the orchestrator…