Meaning of the word Zeus in English

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Zeus

US /zuːs/
UK /zjuːs/
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Noun

the supreme deity of the ancient Greeks, son of Cronus and Rhea, husband of Hera, and father of many gods and heroes. He was the god of the sky and thunder.

Example:
In Greek mythology, Zeus is often depicted with a lightning bolt.
The ancient Greeks worshipped Zeus as the king of the gods.