Zeus (en. Zeus)

/θe.us/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
God of the sky and king of the gods in Greek mythology.
Zeus is known for throwing lightning as a symbol of his power.
Zeus es conocido por lanzar rayos como símbolo de su poder.
Central figure in many Greek myths and legends.
In the story, Zeus intervenes in the affairs of mortals.
En la historia, Zeus interviene en los asuntos de los mortales.
Representative of justice and order in antiquity.
The ancient Greeks offered sacrifices to Zeus to gain his favor.
Los antiguos griegos ofrecían sacrificios a Zeus para obtener su favor.

Etymology

The name 'Zeus' comes from Ancient Greek 'Ζεύς'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The lightning of Zeus
It refers to a sudden and powerful event.
El rayo de Zeus

Related Words

mythology
Set of myths that explain the beliefs and traditions of a people.
mitología
god
Supernatural being that is an object of veneration.
diós
olympic
Related to the gods of Olympus, where Zeus resided.
olímpico

Slang Meanings

Person of great power or influence.
That politician is the Zeus of our community.
Ese político es el Zeus de nuestra comunidad.
Someone who acts in an authoritarian manner.
Don't be a Zeus at the meeting; listen to everyone's opinions.
No seas un Zeus en la reunión, escucha las opiniones de todos.