Zeus

noun

: the king of the gods and husband of Hera in Greek mythology compare jupiter

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Art is also a central attraction of the property with highlights including Roger Capron ceramics and a mural of Zeus by Jean Derval. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Firefighters responded just after 11 a.m. to Northeast 74th Terrace and North Main Street Saturday after receiving multiple calls from residents about the explosion, which family has confirmed killed Richard Adams and his two dogs, Zeus and Roy. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025 Castor and Pollux were named for twin deities in Greek mythology, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, and represent the two brightest stars in the zodiacal constellation Gemini. Pollux, named for the son of Zeus, is a redgiant star with a brightness similar to Mars. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025 Beyond the title, references to mythology are littered throughout Sirens, right down to the house’s virtual assistant, Zeus. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Zeus

Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Zeus was in 1540

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“Zeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zeus. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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