Ancient Greek Religion: Zeus | Τhe king of the Olympian Gods and the Supreme Deity in Ancient Greek religion

King of the Gods, God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, justice

Zeus was the king of the Olympian gods and the supreme deity in Greek religion. Often referred to as the Father, as the god of thunder and the ‘cloud-gatherer’, he controlled the weather, offered signs and omens and generally dispensed justice, guaranteeing order amongst both the gods and humanity from his seat high on Mt. Olympus.