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Greek Mythology. Zeus was the son of Cronus and Rhea. He killed his father, Cronus to become the ruler of Olympus, and all the other gods and goddesses. He was the god of the sky.
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Zeus, a name that means "bright" or "shining," was the chief Greek god. In Greek mythology, Zeus is the son of Cronus and Rhea. He is often depicted with a thunderbolt. Read more about Zeus in myth and literature.

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