answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

His symbols were the lightning and the eagle (and oak tree). He is usually depicted with a lightning in his hand.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

2mo ago

Zeus was said to carry a thunderbolt, which he used as a weapon to create thunder and lightning in the sky. It was a symbol of his power and authority as the king of the gods in Greek mythology.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What was carried by Zeus?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Did Zeus carry a hammer?

No, you are thinking of Thor. Zeus carried a staff and smote mortals with lightning bolts.


Who was carried off by Zeus when he appeared as a white bull?

Europa


Why did Zeus carry off Cadmus' sister?

Zeus carried off Cadmus' sister, Europa, basically to seduce her.


Where did Zeus get married?

As Zeus was saving his brothers and sisters he saw Hera and carried her gently to ground and he instantly fell in love with her.


Where did Taurus get its name?

Taurus was the bull that carried Princess Europa to Zeus.


Who were King Minos' parents and how did they meet?

Minos was one of the three sons of Zeus and Europa; Zeus carried Europa across the sea as a bull.


Why was Aquila placed in the sky?

In Greek mythology, Aquila the eagle was placed in the sky as a constellation by Zeus to commemorate his faithful servant Ganymede. Ganymede was a handsome prince Zeus transformed into an eagle and carried to Mount Olympus to be his cupbearer.


Who was the Phoenician princess who was carried off by Zeus disguised as a white bull?

Europa.


What was the protective shield carried by Zeus?

The protective shield carried by Zeus was called the Aegis. It was usually depicted as a goat-skin shield that had the head of a Gorgon (such as Medusa) on it, with snakes for hair. It was said to inspire fear and awe in those who saw it.


How did Zeus carry off europa?

In Greek mythology, Zeus transformed himself into a white bull and carried Europa, the princess of Phoenicia, away to the island of Crete. Europa was fascinated by the bull and approached it, and Zeus took that opportunity to whisk her away. He carried her across the sea on his back and eventually revealed his true identity to her.


You are a Trojan boy of great beauty whom Zeus carried away to be cupbearer to the gods What?

Ganymede


What are some comparisons between Zeus and Poseidon?

Zeus: Strongest of all gods! King of the gods! God of the sky and thunder! Carried thunderbolts! Lived in Mount Olympus! Poseidon: God of the sea! Lived in a palace! Carried a trident(three-pronged spear)