Question

Which one of the following was the Supreme God of Greeks?
A) Hera
B) Apollo
C) Zeus
D) Venus

Answer 1

Hint: The Greek civilization is one of the world's oldest civilizations. It has made a significant contribution to European culture. Ancient Greek customs can be traced back to the origins of arts, athletics, science, philosophy, and political organisation. Around 1500 B.C., Greek civilization arose. Hellas was another name for Greece.

Complete answer:
The twelve Olympians are the primary deities of the Greek pantheon in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hestia or Dionysus are among them. They were known as Olympians because they lived on Mount Olympus, according to legend.

Let us now consider each option:
A) Hera: Hera was the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family, as well as the Queen of the Gods. She was Cronus and Rhea's youngest daughter and Zeus' sister and wife. She sought vengeance on Zeus' lovers and their children on a recurring basis as the goddess of marriage. The peacock, cuckoo, and cow are among her symbols. Thus, this is an incorrect option.

B) Apollo: Apollo was the Greek god of light, the Sun, prophecy, philosophy, archery, truth, inspiration, poetry, music, the arts, manly beauty, medicine, healing, and plague. He was Zeus' and Leto's son and Artemis' twin brother. The Sun, bow and arrow, lyre, swan, and mouse are among his symbols. Thus, this is an incorrect option.

C) Zeus: Zeus was the ruler of the Olympian gods and the god of the sky. He was regarded as the Greeks' ultimate God. Zeus was the universe's reigning deity. He ruled over both the heavens and the earth. The Greeks revered him as the deity of all-natural sky events, the personification of natural laws, the ruler of the state, and eventually, the father of gods and humanity. The thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak are Zeus' symbols. He was connected with alertness and wisdom. Thus, this is the correct option.

D) Venus: Venus was the Goddess of love, pleasure, passion, procreation, fertility, beauty, and desire, among other things. She was Zeus's daughter and Oceanid Dione's daughter. She was married to Hephaestus, but she had many affairs, the most famous of which was with Ares. Her Greek name, Aphrodisiac, inspired the word "aphrodisiac," while her Latin name, Venus, inspired the phrase "venereal." The dove, bird, apple, bee, swan, myrtle, and rose are among her symbols. Thus, this is an incorrect option.

Thus, the correct option is C) Zeus. That is, Zeus was the Supreme God of Greeks.

Note: Zeus was the supreme deity of the pantheon in ancient Greek religion, a sky and weather god who was identical to the Roman god Jupiter. His name may be tied to the ancient Hindu sky god Dyaus from Rigveda. He was referred to as both a God’s and a man's father. Zeus was regarded as knowledgeable and kind, yet his judgements were unpredictable at times, and he was often enraged. He was reported to throw lightning bolts and generate powerful storms that caused havoc on Earth when he was in a bad temper.