Zeus
The greatest of Olympian gods, later associated with Jupiter in Rome. 
As
the ancient poet Hesiod declared, no human being can know what fate to expect,
for Zeus "humbles the proud and raises the obscure". He had at least five siblings among his
Olympian "colleagues", and was father to numerous other gods and mortal heroes alike.
Portrayed typically as a bearded
and largely naked man, he is often recognized by his attributes, the main ones of which are the
eagle, thunderbolt, scepter and Nike (personified Victory) figure. His many epithets and forms
reflect the multifaceted powers he possessed,
as much as the peculiarities of his worship to be found in different places.