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.
1. God: Myths of the Male Divine
by David Leeming and Jake Page. Oxford University Press. From the publisher: "the Iron Age, the sky God became more aggressive, separating from the Goddess and taking his place as the King God, as Zeus, Odin, and Horus. Ultimately he emerged as the creator, a more distant and impersonal force."
2. Divine Purpose and Heroic Response in Homer and Virgil: The Political Plan of Ze
by John E. Alvis. Rowman & Littlefield. The author takes a decidedly political stance in his exploration of Zeus in "Iliad," "Odyssey," and "Aeneid." From the publisher: "Alvis argues that both Homer's Zeus and Virgil's Jupiter guide their heroes to embody principles of natural justice that in turn found political constitutions."3. The Homeric Hymns
by Diane Rayor (Translator). University of California Press. Read about the Zeus and other gods and goddesses. From the publisher: "'The Homeric Hymns' have survived for two and a half millennia because of their captivating stories, beautiful language, and religious significance."4. From Achilles' Heel to Zeus' Shield
by Dale Corey Dibbley. Ballantine Books. This book examines words and expressions that relate to ancient Greek mythology, with depictions of famous Greek stories of the gods.5. Olympians: Ancient Deities as Archtypes
by Joanne H. Stroud (Editor). Continuum. From the publisher: "The gods of ancient Greece exemplify two simultaneous characteristics: an empathy with human suffering and a capability of inspiring humankind to its highest aspirations."