Zeus/Jupiter

**Pantheon**: Greek

**Title**: God of the Sky

**Colours**: white and gold.

**Metal:** gold

**Crystal**: amber as it is known to hold an electrical charge

## Information

The leader of the Olympians and a storm bringer, Zeus is a powerhouse of energy and magick. he can grant wisdom and cunning, and protection if you approach him respectfully and honestly. His symbols are the lightning bolt and the eagle.1

## Appearances in Modern Media

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## Jupiter

##### **Also Known As:** Deus Pater (“Sacred Father,” “God, the Father”); Iuppiter; Jove

**Origin:** Rome

Jupiter is the supreme deity of Rome, Lord of Light and ruler of the daytime. Jupiter was considered the head of the Roman pantheon; the divine equivalent of the Pater Familias, the Roman father who ruled his family and household as if he were god.

Jupiter is identified so closely with Greek Zeus that their names are sometimes used interchangeably; however they were initially distinct spirits. Jupiter is a dominating, imposing figure. He may have absorbed other male deities who now manifest as his various paths. (That may eventually have been what would have happened to Zeus had Paganism survived for longer.) Jupiter is the spirit of thunder, lightning and weather, withholding and bestowing rain and thus abundance and fertility. He presides over the Roman pantheon but is a remote figure compared to the beloved Mars and Juno who were actively involved in people’s lives.

**Favoured People:** Romans; Italians; Jupiter has a soft spot for ladies.

During droughts, Rome’s noble women were sent barefoot up the steep slope of the Capitoline Hill to Jupiter’s temple, weeping (probably very genuinely and sincerely as their feet were undoubtedly bruised and bloody) and with unbound hair, begging him for rain. Allegedly, he always responded favourably.

**Manifestation:** Jupiter traditionally manifests as an imposing, virile bearded man.

The word jovial technically means Jove-like and indicates someone who is good-humoured, convivial, inclined to make merry.

**Consort:** Juno (an earlier consort may have been Diana, Lady of the Night). As part of the Capitoline Triad, Jupiter has two consorts, Juno who sits to his left and Minerva who sits on his right. He had an affair with Juturna.

**Planet:** Jupiter

**Day:** Thursday (traditionally the day Ro mans refrained from working; their day off)

**Tree:** Walnut; the Latin name for the walnut species, Juglans, literally means Jupiter’s nuts, double entendre intended

**Sacred days:** Jupiter was traditionally venerated at the ides of each month; the 13th day of each month except for March, May, July and October when the ides are celebrated on the 15th. He was also honored with festivals throughout the year.

* 1 January, New Year’s Day, day shared with Janus and Juno
* 22 April, Feast of Jupiter and Juno
* 23 April, the Vinalia: the first draught of wine stored from the previous autumn is offered as a libation to Jupiter
* 5 July, the Poplifugia, the commemoration of “the day the population fled”
* 4–19 September, games are celebrated in Jupiter’s honor
* 13 November, day shared with Juno, Minerva and Ferronia

**Sacred site:** Jupiter’s Temple stood at the summit of the Capitoline Hill

**Petition:** Jupiter was traditionally addressed similar to this invocation: “Jupiter, in making this offering to you, I request and sincerely pray that you will watch over me and be gracious to me, my children, my home and my entire household.” (Wives were considered part of a man’s household as were pets.)

**Offerings:** Honey cake; substantial quantities of wine; cooked meals

**See Also:** Diana; Ferronia; Fortuna; Janus; Juno; Juturna; Mars; Minerva

## Appearance in Modern Media

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## Smite Lore

King of Gods, Zeus strives for fairness and justice, but will not hesitate to call down the thunder when there’s smiting to be done!

Zeus’ father, the Titan Cronus, immediately swallowed his children after birth so that none could overthrow him as he had his own father. When Zeus was born, Rhea, Zeus’ mother, hid the child from Cronus and gave the Titan a rock in swaddling clothes, which he swallowed instead. In secret, Zeus grew up on the isle of Crete until he was old and strong enough to challenge his father. During their battle, Zeus slit open Cronus’ stomach, allowing his swallowed brothers and sisters to escape, slaying the Titan. Then, Zeus released the Cyclops and other beings Cronus had kept imprisoned. In gratitude, the Cyclops awarded Zeus control over lightning.

With his two brothers, Poseidon and Hades, the three Gods drew lots to decide command of creation. Poseidon became king of the sea, Hades the underworld, and Zeus the sky. From his golden throne atop Mount Olympus, Zeus now rules Gods and Men with his wife Hera, upholding justice, hospitality, oaths, and honesty to all under his domain.

Yet, Zeus is a restless God, and while he holds high expectations for others, he does not keep those standards for himself. Chiefly, Zeus is nearly infamous for several infidelities to his wife which have resulted in dozens of children beget by other women, most famous of which are Hercules, Artemis, and Athena. Such wanton unfaithfulness is the source of great jealousy from Hera, though as King, Zeus can ultimately do as he wishes. Weather is dictated by the Thunder God’s mood. When in a fair temperament, the sky is clear, bright and warm. When Zeus’ anger flares, black clouds roll in, lightning streaks the sky and thunder shakes the very ground.

## Information Source

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes