Zeus

### Likes

Hera, magic, his family, living on Mt. Olympus, the Pups, Hansel's heroism, romance, fair weather, grapes, blessing ceremonies, selflessness, stars, justice

### Dislikes

Demons, injustice, war, violence, tyranny, threats to his family, universal domination

### Powers and abilities

Immortality
Atmokinesis
Omnipotence
Superhuman strength
Blessing inducement
Magical abilities of an Olympian God

## Family information

### Parents

Cronus (father)
Rhea (mother)
Melissa and Amalthea (adoptive mothers)

### Siblings

Hades (oldest brother)
Poseidon (older brother)
Hestia (older sister)
Demeter (older sister)

### Children

Aphrodite (daughter)
Apollo (son)
Ares (son)
Athena (daughter)
Artemis (daughter)
Dionysus (son)
Hermes (son)

**Zeus** is a major character in the feature film, *The Enchanted Pup.* He is the god of thunder and lightning and the ruler of Mount Olympus. He is the patriarch of the Olympian family who works endlessly to keep the galaxy and order of reality in perfect balance.

## Background

In Elkwood's version, Zeus is the youngest of his four siblings, his older sisters, Hestia and Demeter and his older brothers, Hades and Poseidon. Their father, Cronus feared that each of his children would overthrow him. To prevent this, he swallowed each of his children in order to stay in power. Fortunately, Zeus is saved by his mother, Rhea. He would spend his childhood in the Cretan mountains where Melissa, a nymph and Amalthea took care of him.

Once reaching manhood, he battles his father and the Titans for the universe. The battle ended with Zeus winning and freeing his siblings. On Mount Olympus, Zeus met and fell in love with Hera, a resident goddess. After Hades and Poseidon gained ownership of the sea and the underworld, respectively, Zeus and Hera settled down and married. Zeus later became a father of seven children, consisting of Athena, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus and Hermes. With his wife, siblings and children, they started creating inhabitable planets. One of their greatest creations aside from the Solar System and numerous galaxies is EverRealm, a magic that the gods imbued with magic.

Zeus gifted EverRealm's population with magic and he became closely affiliated with the Pup family. Since the births of Toog and Igla, Zeus blessed every Pup by birth with a random magical power. This continued for seven generations and Zeus' blessing rituals were always made a celebration on the Pup's individual birthday. Zeus continued to maintain a steady balance within the galaxy as well as keep Olympus safe from foes who seek to overthrow him and rule Olympus.

As ruler of Mount Olympus, Zeus resided in a villa palace atop the mountain where it is guarded by two chimeras. In times of danger, Zeus would battle monsters and demons with his lightning bolts created by Hephaestus. Zeus' Olympian Staff allows him to channel his magic and his lightning medallion is what gives him complete authority over Olympus and its magic. If the medallion were removed from Zeus, he would lose control over Olympus and whoever wears the pin controls the kingdom and the cosmos.

### Personality

Zeus is an almighty and powerful Greek deity with a loving and humble demeanor. Due to his status as a hero and the creator of life, Zeus is a respectable figure but is neither egotistical or arrogant. Zeus believed that since he gave the inhabitants life, he should protect them and ensure that their lives are safe and secured. On Mt. Olympus, Zeus is a relaxed, mellow and patient ruler who just simply wants to relax. The only thing that Zeus usually has to attend are the meetings where discusses affairs relating to Mount Olympus or situations that threatens inhabited planets. Zeus is family-oriented and considers the people who work for for him to be family as well. This is shown with Giselle who was a resident of Mount Olympus and worked as the palace's gardener. When Giselle wanted to live on another planet with the love of her life, Zeus accepted her choice, wished her luck on her new role as a monarch and promised that her future children should be given a warm welcome if he should ever encounter them.

When the kingdom of EverRealm fell into despair because of Wolfgang's oppressive reign, Zeus remained hopeful and confident that someone would overthrow Wolfgang and restore peace to the planet as he did with his father. Having psychic abilities as well, Zeus knew that the Snow Dog, Hansel was capable of defeating Wolfgang and restoring peace back to the planet and was hoping to see the young pup, succeed and rise to power, just like he did. As residents of Mount Olympus have mixed opinions about Zeus' visions, he always encourages his subjects to trust him as his visions have never lied him to before and they never will. Zeus is a pacifist and tries not to lose his temper as his emotions often triggers his abilities. Zeus firmly believes that love is stronger than hatred and that good will always triumph over evil.

While being known for his magical abilities and heroics, Zeus is best known for his considerable wisdom. When it comes to his family or closest friends, Zeus always provides advice for them whenever they need answers to their problems. Zeus' advice to his family and friends are always filled with love as he wants them to succeed with their goals.

### Physical appearance

Zeus is a muscular man with brown hair and a beard. Because of his godly status, Zeus has a lightning birthmark on his right bicep.

While the Gods are Greek, they wear Greek clothing but since the Gods are living in modern times now, they wear casual clothing and only wear Greek clothing to special occasion like birthdays or anniversaries. Zeus' casual outfit is a red jacket with a white shirt and blue pants.

### Powers and abilities

Zeus possess the abilities of a Greek deity, having immortality, control of weather, omnipotence, superhuman strength and other powerful abilities.

## Appearances

### The Enchanted Pup

Zeus is first mentioned by Robert and Giselle when they tell their newborn son, Hansel about the story of how the universe was created. Giselle told her son that someday he shall meet the Greek Gods and shall expect a warm welcome from them. The story of the Greek Gods and thought of him meeting them is something that he would carry to adulthood. Unbeknownst to Hansel and the Pup family, Giselle was a goddess who lived atop Mount Olympus until she left to be with her true love.

Years later, Zeus had a vision that an army of natural disasters will enter Mount Olympus and destroy his family who will be vulnerable to death. To prevent this from happening, Zeus sent an urgent message to the Council of Elements, so they can lure Hansel back to EverRealm and defeat Wolfgang before he unleashes the demons. When Wolfgang finally managed to catch up to Hansel, he sedates the latter and throws him off a cliff. Hansel's presumed death shakes Zeus and leaves to him, mourn the death of the Enchanted Pup and the fact that his chances of survival is slim to nil.

The Growlers have been strengthened up to the point, where they're ready to test their abilities by destroying a planet. Wolfgang heads over to Mount Olympus and unleashes the Growlers where they begin to terrorize the Olympians. Valanche and Thawe grabs the Olympian Gods and Wolfgang injects them with a potion which drains them of their immortality, thus making them vulnerable to death. Zeus begs Wolfgang to leave his family alone and take him instead but Wolfgang refuses. Before Valanche could devour Zeus, Hansel soars across the sky and rescues the Lightning God. Zeus is overjoyed to learn that Hansel is alive and that he finally got to meet him. Dr. Stone restores the Gods' abilities and they engage in the fight between Wolfgang and the Growlers. With the power of Hansel and Cerberus' magic, they defeat the Growlers and tame the Smogtaur. Hansel and Wolfgang then battle each other and Hansel uses Zeus' Olympian Staff to freeze Wolfgang. Once Wolfgang's body was frozen, Zeus threw one of his lightning bolts at Wolfgang which shatters him into pieces.

Now that Wolfgang and the Growlers are defeated, Hansel and Zeus officially meet each other and Zeus thanks Hansel for saving his family, his planet and the universe from Wolfgang's magic. As a reward for Hansel's heroism, Zeus gives his Hansel, his Olympian staff (saying that he has another one) and revives his friend, Jordan who was killed by one of Wolfgang's spells. He then teaches Hansel, how to use the staff. He successfully locates his parents in the state of Massachusetts and reunites with them. Hansel returns to EverRealm where he assumes his role as king with Amber as his queen. The Gods attend the coronation and participate in the snowball fight.

### The Enchanted Pup 2

Taking a year after the events of the previous film, Zeus and Hansel have formed a close friendship as he makes visits to Mount Olympus to socialize with the Gods and often asks them for advice. When Hansel's powers starting acting out and they are telling him to go to a village kingdom in Nepal, Zeus has his son, Apollo take Hansel over there and then report back home. In the end, Brodi and his family move into EverRealm and become members of the royal family.

### The North Pup

When Hansel goes M.I.A, Zeus and the other Gods help Amber assemble a search party for him. Fortunately, Hansel returns to EverRealm, a few days later and needs the gang's help from saving the mutant kids from Whiskers' plan. Zeus attends Hansel's ceremony and party afterwards.

### The Fox and the Pooch

Zeus begins to arrange meetings relating to the prejudice happening on a dog and fox planet. Hansel and the Dog Detectives have been protecting the oppressed foxes who are in need of help. By the end of the film when Chief is defeated, the Greek Gods merged the two planets together, symbolizing the newfound friendship.

### The Enchanted Pup: The Series

Zeus serves as a major character in the cartoon series. He often tags along with Hansel on his adventures.