chapter 3: the Olympians

3: Zeus: Lord of Olympus

I am Zeus, king of the gods, seated upon my high throne beside the eagle that bears my will. I wield the thunderbolt forged by the Cyclopes, enforcing law, order, and justice among gods and men. Around me stand Nike, Kratos, Zelos, and Bia, symbols of strength and victory. From my unions with goddesses and mortals come heroes, kings, and the very line of Olympus itself.

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