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Zeus, the King of the Gods and Husband of Hera. Zeus is the successor of Kronos as supreme god. His mother, Rhea, immediately after his birth concealed him from Kronos, who, because he was fated to be overthrown by one of his children, ate all his offspring. | [[Image:Zeus5001.jpg]]Zeus, the King of the Gods and Husband of Hera. Zeus is the successor of Kronos as supreme god. His mother, Rhea, immediately after his birth concealed him from Kronos, who, because he was fated to be overthrown by one of his children, ate all his offspring. | ||
Zeus tricked Kronos into disgorging his brothers and sisters and led them in a successful revolt against their father. When lots were cast to divide the universe, the underworld went to Hades, the sea to Poseidon, and the heavens and earth to Zeus. | Zeus tricked Kronos into disgorging his brothers and sisters and led them in a successful revolt against their father. When lots were cast to divide the universe, the underworld went to Hades, the sea to Poseidon, and the heavens and earth to Zeus. | ||
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