Zeus
Member of the Olympian Gods
Married to Hera · Parent of 13 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
King of the Gods, god of sky and thunder
Zeus occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Cronus and Rhea, partner to Hera, Metis, Leto, Demeter, Mnemosyne, and Semele, and parent of Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Dionysus, Persephone, Hebe, Eileithyia, Calliope, Clio, and Erato. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Olympian Gods, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
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Family
Married Hera
A partnership that connects two branches of the Zeus family.
Next generation
Family line continues
13 children recorded in this branch: Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Dionysus, Persephone, Hebe, Eileithyia, Calliope, Clio, and Erato.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Zeus's parents?
Zeus's parents were father Cronus and mother Rhea.
Who were Zeus's children?
Zeus had 13 children: Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Dionysus, Persephone, Hebe, Eileithyia, Calliope, Clio, and Erato.
Who did Zeus marry?
Zeus was married to Hera, Metis, Leto, Demeter, Mnemosyne, and Semele.
What family tree does Zeus belong to?
Zeus appears in the Olympian Gods family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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