(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
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type genus of the family Zeidae
source: WordNet 3.0
The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.
