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Father of the gods and their leader in the war with the Giants. Especially revered by the Greeks as the upholder of justice and the sanctity of oath-giving. His weapon is the thunderbolt, and he is often shown with sceptre and eagle. His divine consort was Hera, but he also had many mortal lovers, for example Alkmene who bore him Herakles |