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Iconography of Zeus
Term | Definition |
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Lightning bolt | Symbol and powerful instrument wielded like a javelin |
Royal scepter | Hand held symbol of kingship |
Aegis | Goat-skin arm-guard or shield |
Chiton | Long robe |
Himation | Cloak |
Aetos Dios | Sacred eagle |
Bull | Vehicle for abducting Europa |
Olive leaves | Tree used for wreaths for winners of Olympic games |
(Holm) oak | Sacred tree |
Kratos | Winged spirit, name meaning Strength |
Zelos | Winged spirit, name meaning Rivalry |
Nike | Winged spirit, name meaning Victory |
Bia | Winged spirit, name meaning Force |
Hermes | Zeus' personal herald |
Iris | The goddess of the rainbow |
Themis | Goddess of divine order, fairness, & law |
Moirai | Goddesses of Fate and Destiny |
Horai | Goddesses of seasons & natural portions of time |
Hestia | Zeus' virgin sister who tends the hearth |