Zeus
/zjuːs/noun
The chief god of the ancient Greek pantheon, associated with thunder and the sky.
Did you know?Zeus's name is thought to derive from the ancient root for 'sky' or 'shine', connecting him to the very essence of celestial light and power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dyeus
“The shining sky or god of the daytime.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ζεύς (Zeus)
“The sky god, associated with light, thunder, and justice.”
Roman Period
Latin
Iuppiter
“The Roman equivalent of Zeus, embodying similar aspects of divinity.”
Modern English
English
Zeus
“The name of the Greek god, still representing power and authority.”