Zeus is the king of the gods, ruling over the sky and thunder. His symbols include the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak. As the most powerful of the gods, Zeus is known for his ability to control the weather, especially thunder and lightning, which he uses to enforce justice and order among both gods and mortals. Despite his authoritative and just nature, Zeus is also notorious for his numerous affairs with both goddesses and mortals, leading to many offspring who play significant roles stories and myths. Zeus is depicted as a regal, imposing figure with a beard, often shown in art and literature as seated on his throne with a scepter and a lightning bolt, ready to mete out divine justice.