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1 King of Olympus

2 Ruler of the Gods Responsibilities and Powers

3 God of Law, order, justice and peace With the titaness Themis (who is the goddess of right order in society), one of his daughters was Dike (rhymes with Nike) the goddess of justice and rightness Responsibilities and Powers

4 God of the sky and weather. Unpredictable Thunder and lightning bolts Responsibilities and Powers

5 Not loved like Athena or Dionysus Unpredictable—like the weather Contradictory—God of justice…who rapes women Powerful King of all…who’s scared of his wife Not really a thinker…more passionate and impetuous Feared, not Loved

6 Youngest son of Rhea and Cronus Lover/husband of many: Titanesses (aunts) Goddesses (sisters) Nymphs Mortal women Last/most famous wife: Hera Jealous Many, many children Goddesses Demi-gods Family

7 Mother Metis?? Headache…wisdom Athena

8 Lightning Bolt Eagle Shield Oak tree Bull Symbols

9 JUPITER Patron god of Rome King of Gods Latin Name

10 Jupiter is the largest planet, named so in honor of the ruler of all the gods. Planet

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