The ruler of Olympus and master of lightning Greek mythology is full of fascinating figures, but none is as omnipresent as Zeus, the father of the gods and ruler of the heavens. His stories are full of power, intrigue, and divine interventions that determine the fate of both the gods and mortals. Who is Zeus? Zeus is the youngest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. According to a prophecy, Cronus was to be overthrown by one of his children. To prevent this, he devoured his offspring at birth — until Rhea outwitted him. She hid Zeus on the island of Crete, where he grew up in a cave, protected…