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Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon Brothers Zeus is a god of paternity and grace with an overinflated personal ego. He is clever and dazzling with great power of leadership. He also has command over the sea, earthquakes, metals and the sky. He also commands the ocean, earthquakes, and metals. His brother Hades presides over the underworld. How did they become Gods? The Greeks have created a rich mythology that was a blend of pre- Greek culture and pre-Greek Mediterranean beliefs and other religions they interspersed with as they conquered and spread throughout their lands. This was particularly applicable to their gods. Often, the representations, personalities and stories of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades were very similar to one another. This could be due to aesthetic convention or the fact that they were brothers or simply because the stories were told in distinct regions. The first of the Olympians to overthrow their father Cronus was Zeus. Cronus was scared that one of Zeus brothers would take over Cronus, swallowed Zeus and his brothers at birth. Cronus his wife Rhea managed to escape the womb to save her son. Zeus was therefore the only child who survived. When the Titans were defeated Zeus and his brothers split their power among them. Zeus ruled the skies and his brother Poseidon ruled the seas. Hades drew the worse lot of his siblings and became the ruler of the underworld. Hades is typically depicted as a ghastly, grim persona that evokes fear and awe in all who encounter him. Cerberus is often seen with him, the three-headed canine who guards his territory. He also wears a hat, called the Helm of Darkness, and his weapon is the bident which is akin to Poseidon's trident. The underworld was seen by the ancient Greeks as a spiritual realm rather than a hellish place. Hades was charged with watching over the souls of mortals and women who had died in order to ensure that divine justice was served for their lives. He is also tasked with creating life, and bring rain to those who require it. Zeus is the god of heaven and the leader of the Olympian Gods. He is often shown with a beard and a tridents in his hand. He is a god of strength with a tan skin. His hair and beard is light brown and he wears loose robes that show off his muscular physique. The trident is his weapon of choice and often he carries a thunderbolt. What do they have to do with them? Zeus and Poseidon share some similarities However, they are distinct. They each have their own strengths and powers that help them fulfill their roles in the pantheon. Zeus is the king of Gods and reigns over the skies. Poseidon controls the ocean, and Hades rules the underworld. Both brothers have the ability to take on their foes with thunder and lightning. Both brothers can alter their appearance. This allows them to communicate with mortals at the level of a human. They can also regulate weather and are extremely powerful at sea. Hades Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, is a dark and ominous character. He is not as friendly or polite as Zeus and Poseidon, and is also known for his moody personality. He is accountable for the punishment of the dead. However, he does it with compassion and fairness. Hades is the god of protection for all things related to water. He is often depicted wearing his trident and Cerberus the three-headed guard dog of the underworld in the form of artistic representations. He is also very strong and his trident could cause the earth to shake. He also has the ability to create powerful storms that can capsize vessels instantly. He is the patron god of the sea and horses. He is a god of danger and his anger can be easily caused. The most well-known tale about the two is their relationship with Persephone. She was the daughter of Demeter and Zeus and was kidnapped by Hades. Hades loved her despite her initial resistance. Hades made a deal with her. He would let her return to his underworld if she stayed a fraction of a year with Hades. Persephone was hesitant to leave her life and return to the realm of her father. She eventually accepted the conditions. This is the reason it was among the few times that Hades was able to travel above the ground. How do they interact with each with each Zeus and Poseidon were two of the most powerful mythological gods. They are the sons of Titan King Cronus and his wife Rhea and they defeated their fathers and became the supreme rulers of Olympus. They split their power and each was in charge of an area of the universe. Zeus was granted the sky, kingship and dominion over the seas while Poseidon was granted the sky. Although the brothers are close, they do battle with one another. sneak a peek here is the most powerful and oldest god of the three. Zeus is the one who dominates the other two in all situations. He is the most brutal and brutal of the Olympians. Zeus uses his power to take revenge on mortals who upset him or frighten him. However, he is also a great father to his daughter Hera, who he regards as his most important offspring. She is a reliable friend and counselor, and he values her very highly. She also has the courage to stand up to her father's reckless and impulsive behavior. Hades, unlike his sister, doesn't appear to share many of Zeus his traits. In some myths he seems to admire and desire the power that Zeus has, but in others, he appears with a sense of humour towards his brother. He also expresses false condolences to his brother's disappearance of Persephone which reveals that he's not all that concerned about the girl's disappearance. Poseidon is the King of the Seas and earthquakes, which is why Poseidon is able to cause storm surges, tsunamis and earthquakes. To show his power, he's often shown with his trident. He is also the King of horses, which means his power is to take control of all animals that reside in his territory including sea and land creatures. He is also a god of the Underworld. This means that he is able to summon or banish souls to the realm of Earth. He is usually portrayed with his three-headed dog Cerberus at his side. He is also the guardian of the throne the dead, so he can judge the fate of souls and send them to heaven or hell. What is their relationship? The brothers Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon are the sons of Titan King Cronus and his queen-sister Rhea. In the Titanomachy they overthrew their father, and then played lotteries to determine who would rule the realms. Hades was granted the Underworld, Zeus received the heavens and the sky, and Poseidon became god of the sea. Each of these brothers ruled vast domains that were greater than any god could ever hope to achieve. They were wise and cunning leaders who were proud in their power. They also were jealous of each other. Zeus was jealous that his brother loved Hera. He wanted Hera for himself. To get her, he abducted her and took her to the Underworld. He made her drink the potion while she was there. This made her Hebe. Hebe and she refused to return to Demeter until she had a child. This led to Persephone spending two-thirds of her time with Demeter and the other third with Hades. It also created the growing seasons. During her time spent with Demeter, she began neglecting her duties as the goddess of fertility. Hades was angry. He decided to bring her back. He tricked her by changing into the form of a dirty cuckoo. Knowing that she was fond of animals, he sat her bird close to her chest, and she fell in amour. He returned to his former form and married her. Hades became a loving husband and father to his three children after the wedding. However, he was still insecure about his position on Mount Olympus. He wanted to be the center of an alteration. He suggested to the gods of other gods that he raise hell to earth. They discussed for days before eventually came to an agreement. While Hestia is the goddess of peace, her role is to keep the other Olympians in the right place. She is also the patron of marriage, and takes special care to married women. She was a religious lady however she did have some relationships with Zeus, the husband of her sister. She had children with mortals and nymphs. These included Triton, Theseus, Orion and Pegasus.