The Greek god Zeus was the god of the sky and thunder, and the king of the gods on Mount Olympus. He was the son of Cronus and Rhea, the husband of Hera, and had many children, including Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, and Aphrodite. Zeus was often depicted with a thunderbolt in his hand and was considered the most powerful and just of the gods. He was responsible for maintaining order and harmony in the world, and was often invoked in times of need or crisis.