Vol. 43 No. 1 (1995)
Research Article

Wisdom of Zeus

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  • Anna Partington
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1995.43.1.53

Published 1995-03-01

Copyright (c) 1995 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

The Mediterranean deity Zeus is a stalwart character of ancient Greek literature, credited with a variety of roles, including ‘father of gods and of men,’ ‘king of the immortals,’ ‘cloud gatherer,’ ‘counsellor,’ and ‘thunderer.’ A comparative exploration of Mideast and European languages offers cultural insights into the meaning of the name Zeus.

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