Zeus And Jupiter Zeus: Father Of The Gods
Greek Mythology Explanation/Description: Implication (When you see this term in a poem or text, what is the purpose of including this reference?)
Zeus/Jupiter Zeus is greatly seen as a Father-of-All figure and acts as the “Father of the Gods.” He, by the help of his mother’s, Rhea’s, conniving ways, successfully overthrew his evil father, Kronos. Rhea gave birth to Zeus in secret, and gave Kronos, who was infamous for devouring his own children, a stone wrapped in a blanket as a decoy for Zeus. Once Zeus freed his siblings by inducing Kronos to vomit them out, Zeus imprisoned Kronos in Tartarus, a prison for the Titans.
Zeus, god of the sky, was married to Hera. He is also known for his numerous affairs and many powerful children. He greatly …show more content…
His over-the-top, arrogant, cunning personality largely affected the decisions he made (occasionally, changing the messages he delivered). Although he was deceptive in some ways, he was also helpful. His caduceus marks his willingness to heal others. He once halted a fight between two snakes, as the myth goes, and ever since then, the snakes have intertwined on his caduceus. His symbols include the lyre, pipes, his winged attire, and sandals. An allusion to Hermes would signify trickery or deception, as well as cunning and arrogance. As the god of athletics, the character may be handsome and fit. This allusion could also refer to someone’s speed and quickness in activity, as Hermes was swift in delivering …show more content…
Commander of the dead, Hades is hardly ever worshipped. His most iconic story is his kidnapping of Persephone from Earth. He has a dark, cold and cruel behavior about him, yet, he is always just in his decisions. His symbols include his invisibility helmet, called the “Helm of Darkness,” and his three-headed guard dog Cerberus. When an author refers to a character as a ‘Hades’ he is emphasizing the character’s stern, unpitying qualities that keep him distant from others. It is not necessarily that the character is a villain, but that he has been put in such circumstances that mold him to act like one. Although dark, Hades can be passionate (as he was with Persephone). His convictions are strong and he is unwilling to bend them for anyone, except for maybe that special someone
Zeus/Jupiter Zeus is greatly seen as a Father-of-All figure and acts as the “Father of the Gods.” He, by the help of his mother’s, Rhea’s, conniving ways, successfully overthrew his evil father, Kronos. Rhea gave birth to Zeus in secret, and gave Kronos, who was infamous for devouring his own children, a stone wrapped in a blanket as a decoy for Zeus. Once Zeus freed his siblings by inducing Kronos to vomit them out, Zeus imprisoned Kronos in Tartarus, a prison for the Titans.
Zeus, god of the sky, was married to Hera. He is also known for his numerous affairs and many powerful children. He greatly …show more content…
His over-the-top, arrogant, cunning personality largely affected the decisions he made (occasionally, changing the messages he delivered). Although he was deceptive in some ways, he was also helpful. His caduceus marks his willingness to heal others. He once halted a fight between two snakes, as the myth goes, and ever since then, the snakes have intertwined on his caduceus. His symbols include the lyre, pipes, his winged attire, and sandals. An allusion to Hermes would signify trickery or deception, as well as cunning and arrogance. As the god of athletics, the character may be handsome and fit. This allusion could also refer to someone’s speed and quickness in activity, as Hermes was swift in delivering …show more content…
Commander of the dead, Hades is hardly ever worshipped. His most iconic story is his kidnapping of Persephone from Earth. He has a dark, cold and cruel behavior about him, yet, he is always just in his decisions. His symbols include his invisibility helmet, called the “Helm of Darkness,” and his three-headed guard dog Cerberus. When an author refers to a character as a ‘Hades’ he is emphasizing the character’s stern, unpitying qualities that keep him distant from others. It is not necessarily that the character is a villain, but that he has been put in such circumstances that mold him to act like one. Although dark, Hades can be passionate (as he was with Persephone). His convictions are strong and he is unwilling to bend them for anyone, except for maybe that special someone