King of the gods and god of sky, lightning, and thunder. Supreme deity of the Roman state religion, protector of Rome and source of divine authority for Roman emperors.
King of the gods and god of sky, lightning, and thunder. Supreme deity of the Roman state religion, protector of Rome and source of divine authority for Roman emperors.
Origin Story
Jupiter corresponds to the Greek Zeus, born to Saturn (Cronus) and Ops (Rhea). He overthrew his father to become king of the gods, establishing divine order and justice.
Primary Sources
Historical texts and references
“But he, the King of Heav'n, obscure on high, bar'd his red arm, and, launching from the sky his writhen bolt, not shaking empty smoke, down to the deep abyss the flaming felon strook.”
