Zeus is the father of Dionysus and Ares, also a Greek deity. He also sired a daughter who he named Helen, and has a brother named Hades. He lives on Mount Olympus along with the other Greek gods.
Biography
At some point, Zeus became a figure of worship among the Greeks, where his daughter Helen of Troy eventually was the cause of the Trojan War in Troy on Earth-1.[1] On Earth-Prime, He later gave Dionysus his chalice.[2]
Powers and abilities
- Deity Physiology: As the Greek god of thunder and lightning, Zeus is an extremely powerful god feared by many humans and gods alike.
- Electrokinesis: Zeus' primary power is his immense control over thunder, lightning and the skies. He can manipulate the weather to his liking and conjure bolts of lighting to attack opponents.
Appearances
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Season 3
- "Helen Hunt" (mentioned)
Season 5
- "Freaks and Greeks" (mentioned)
The Flash
Season 7
- "Fear Me" (mentioned)
Behind the scenes
- In Greek mythology, Zeus is the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea, and the father of Hercules. He is the God of the Sky and Thunder and the most powerful member and ruler the Olympian Gods, an extra-dimensional group of Deities. Zeus slew his father and took his place as the Sky-Father of the Olympian realm.