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Meaning of ZEUS

Pronunciation:  zoos

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  1. [n]  type genus of the family Zeidae
  2. [n]  (Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods
 
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 Synonyms: genus Zeus
 
 See Also: family Zeidae, fish genus, Greek deity, John dory, Zeidae, Zeus faber

 

 

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Zeus
Relates the exploits of Zeus and his importance in Greek mythology, including his connection to such figures as Pandora and Hercules, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Zeus\, n. (Gr. Myth.)
The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world
(cf. {Hades}). He was identified with Jupiter.
 
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