GODS GODDESSES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Gods and goddesses were the main characters of myths Myths are traditional stories from ancient cultures Storytellers answered questions about the world by creating exciting explanations People thought myths were true Myths explained the unexplainable They helped people make sense of human behavior and nature Today we use science to explain the world But people still love myths Myths may not be literally true But they have meaning They tell us something about our history and culture Zeus by Virginia Loh-Hagan
Who is Zeus How was he born Who did he marry Zeus was a Greek god He was the king of the 12 Olympians These gods were the rulers of the gods They lived on Mount Olympus Mount Olympus is in Greece It’s the highest mountain in Greece Zeus’s parents were Cronus and Rhea Zeus was the youngest child His parents were Titans Titans were giant gods They ruled until the Olympians took over Cronus was told that a son would take away his power So Cronus ate his children Rhea saved Zeus She hid Zeus in a cave She tricked Cronus She wrapped a rock in baby clothes She gave Cronus the rock instead 4 CHAPTER 1 KING OF GODS
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Zeus in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ruler of the Olympian gods. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree.
