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thank Poseidon.’ ‘I’m sorry, brother,’ Poseidon said. ‘And, of course,’ Zeus continued, though he looked like his pants were smoldering, ‘we must. He patted his son Nico on the shoulders, and Nico looked happier than I’d ever seen him. He had a smug look on his face, but I figure he’d earned the right. ‘As for my brothers,’ Zeus said, ‘we are thankful’-he cleared his throat like the words were hard to get out-’erm, thankful for the aid of Hades.’ The lord of the dead nodded. Despite all this Zeus is still painstakingly formal and reluctant when recognizing the demigod heroes and his two brothers who helped save Olympus. This bullheaded pride nearly causes the fall of Olympus, and only the quick actions of Percy and Nico who convince their fathers to come to the Olympians aid, prevents the fall of Olympus. In Rick Riordans The Last Olympian Zeus is not speaking to either of his brothers and refuses to call on them as Typhon and Kronos’ forces march on Olympus. This is an excellent example of Zeus’s character as mentioned above and truly exemplifies his interaction with mortals.ĭespite his benevolence in the ancient myths, modern portrayals of Zeus show him to be an arrogant, almost ignorant, being who believes he does not need the help of his family. However, before granting this wish Zeus floods the valley destroying the town and all those that were inhospitable. The pair learn that the peasants are gods over the course of dinner, and in return for their hospitality Zeus turns their humble cottage into a beautiful temple and grants their wish that they would die at the same time, so they might never be apart. Everyone in town turns them away except the poor elderly couple Philemon and Baucis. In this tale Zeus and Hermes take the form of traveling peasants looking for lodging. Ancient Greeks loved Zeus, and there are many myths, like the myth of Philemon and Baucis, where Zeus took a personal interest in human affairs. The Ancient Greeks painted Zeus as a leader and father figure who “watched over them with tender solicitude, rewarding truth, charity, and fairness, while severely punishing perjury and cruelty” (Megas). Supreme ruler of the gods, lord of the sky and rain, king of thunder and lightning, and brother of Poseidon and Hades, Zeus was the eldest and most powerful Olympian. What is most interesting is not only the impact that these deities had on Ancient Greece, but also the way they were perceived by the Ancient Greeks versus how they’re perceived now. They also play pivotal roles in Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian, which is when these ancient deities really appeared on the pop culture scene. These four deities played important roles in Ancient Greece and are surrounded by a multitude of myths. Four of the most prominent deities from Greek mythology include Poseidon (god of the sea), Hades (god of death), Zeus (god of the sky), and Ares (god of war). Greek Gods have become a large part of pop culture within the last decade due to Rick Riordan and his young adult novels concerning the many Greek deities in modern times.