From Pantheon org s article on him Being the supreme ruler he upheld law justice and morals and this made him the spiritual leader of both gods and men He brought peace in place of violence and Hesiod circa 700 BCE describes Zeus as the lord of justice Zeus was also known as Kosmetas orderer Soter savior Polieos overseer of the polis city and Eleutherios guarantor of political freedoms 24 180 173 157