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Zeus is the "Father of Gods and men" rules the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father rules the family according to the ancient Greek religion. He is the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. Zeus is etymologically cognate with and, under Hellenic influence, became particularly closely identified with Roman Jupiter. (B31) Details: Zeus Condition: New, made in Greece. Approximately Height: 17cm - 6,5 inches Width: 5cm - 2 inches Weight: 345 g Material: Casting stone In Greek mythology Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete, a woman with Phoenician origin of high lineage, and for whom the continent Europe was named. The story of her abduction by Zeus in the form of a white bull was a Cretan story; as Kerényi points out "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa". (B108-1) Details:Europe Condition: New, made in Greece. Approximately Height: 13.5cm - 5.3 inches Width: 12cm - 4.7 inches Weight: 450g Material: Casting stone