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Why Is Zeus Important To Greek God

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Analyzing A God
The God Zeus is mostly known for his symbol, the lightning bolt, however, there is much more to Zeus’ background and history than a lightning bolt. For instance, where the symbol came from, the thunderbolt was made for him by ‘mythical creatures’, a Cyclope. Before even receiving the symbol and title of the lightning/thunder, sky, and God of all Gods, Zeus was only a rain God. Zeus was a major influence, and highly important to the Greeks because he was considered the most powerful God in Greek history. It was believed that when he was birthed, the world was created, giving him ultimate power. Being the God of the sky influenced the daily lives of Greeks because it helped give people reasoning for natural disasters, weather,
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