noun
Zeus
zyoos
noun
1
In Greek mythology, the king of the gods, ruler of the sky and thunder.
"Zeus hurled a thunderbolt down from Mount Olympus."
"According to myth, Zeus was married to Hera but famous for his many affairs."
How to Use Zeus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe chief god of the ancient Greek pantheon, ruler of Olympus and master of lightning.
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Word Forms
Zeuses plural
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Zeús, the same ancient root that gives Latin "Jove" — both ultimately from an old word for the bright daytime sky.