A Definition Based on Prototypes. Jim Meyer. Most definitions of literature have been criterial definitions, definitions based on a list of. criteria which all literary works must meet. However, more current theories of meaning. take the view that definitions are based on prototypes: there is broad agreement about.
Zeus' father was Cronus. He was a Titan and was married to Rhea. He was the son of Gaea, the Earth, and Uranus, the sky. Cronus was known to be a jealous god and was highly feared by other gods and the mortals. He killed his own father and took over the reins. He was afraid that he too would meet with the same fate.
Zeus (Jupiter) â Greek God â King of the Gods and men. Zeus, the father of gods and men, is symbolizing the ancient Greeks' omnipotence and absolute power. He had the governance of the entire universe. Zeus could control everything, after all the other gods who held some area of responsibility, were just his assistants.