Zeus' lightning power from "summary" of Theogony by Hesiod
Zeus, the king of gods, was known for his legendary lightning power which was feared by both gods and mortals alike. His bolts could bring destruction or bring about great rewards, but either way, it was something that everyone had to respect.- Zeus possessed considerable wield power in the form of formidable lightning that was collected from where air collides with sea and sky.
- In cases when regular humans committed treacherous acts, Zeus would send his divine electrified "messages" — a reminder to all that no evil shall prevail.
- Lightning, a significant part of his arsenal allowed him to quickly smite his enemies while preserving some peace and justice.
- He alone could bring lightening down to Earth sending chills up spines of those who dared challenge the king of Olympus throne.
- Nature responded to the authority of his magical bolts, diverted its pathways underneath the reign of mighty Zeus.
- That said, after vanquishing Hippolyte's captor with flawless swiftness, the bravest man still trembled at sight Zeus' fearsome lightning.
- His control over electrifying power displayed mastery like no other keeping faith and unity of everyone living under protection or as a part of heavenly kingdom.
- Even though his dun-coloured clouds left shocks and fear of pain in those afflicted by it, still Zeus' lighting was respected and widely praised for what it offered the world.
- This weapon enabled him to have an upper hand during duels against tough opponents like Titans, and keep the heavenly sacrosanct realms from falling into chaos.
