Zeus

noun

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

Examples of Zeus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buy Now 19 of 31 'The Albatross' and 'Circe' by Madeline Miller Take an Odyssey with this modern retelling of the myth of Circe, who has to decide whether to side with the gods or mortals after her father, Zeus, banishes her to a desert island. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements regarding, among other things, plans for ongoing development of the Zeus Lithium Project. Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024 Image Image The couples include Helen of Troy and Paris, who is identified in the scene with a Greek inscription by his other name, Alexandros, while a panel on the same wall shows Helen’s parents: Leda, queen of Sparta, and Zeus, depicted as the swan who seduced her. Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024 In her most recent update, Owens shared that Zeus’ stay at the vet would be extended. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 For Zeus, the father of the Olympian, has turned mid-day into black night by shielding light from the blossoming sun, and now dark terror hangs over mankind. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024 Olympian legends — including Hades and the thunder god Zeus — now rule the Island in otherworldly rage. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024 New powers are available, including the Thunderbolt of Zeus and the power of flight with the Wings of Icarus. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 That means playing as Greek gods, fighting across Mount Olympus, and wielding Zeus’ thunderbolt. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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