Zeus (Dios):

Zeus is the King of the Greek Pantheon. In imagery He is seen seated on a throne at the top of Olympos, where He maintains order among the Gods and mortals. In one hand, He holds a scepter with an eagle mounted upon it, and in the other hand, He holds the thunderbolt, His sacred weapon and a symbol of His kingship. His wife and Queen is Hera, although He has many other lovers, including Dione, His companion at the Oracle of Dodona, and Ganymede, a prince so beautiful he was made Zeus' personal cup-bearer.

As Zeus Meilikhios, Zeus is not only Olympian, but Khthonic (of the Underworld). In this role, He is the purifier. He cleanses those who have shed blood, and ancient warriors had to go to His altar at propitiate Him before returning home. As Zeus Meilikhios, He is a protector of children, and during His great festival of Diasia, children were given gifts in His name.

At Dodona, Zeus had a sacred oracle, where His priests would determine His will and advice by watching the movements of His sacred oak tree, and the doves who lived in it.