Alan Steppe
In Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of the gods, was known for his numerous affairs and resulting offspring. His children include both gods and mortals. Here’s a list of some of his most well-known children:
Divine Children:
Ares – God of war, by Hera.
Athena – Goddess of wisdom and war. She sprang from Zeus’s head fully grown and armored after he swallowed her pregnant mother, Metis.
Apollo – God of music, arts, knowledge, healing, and the sun, by Leto.
Artemis – Goddess of hunting, wilderness, and the moon, by Leto.
Hermes – Messenger of the gods and god of trade, thieves, and travel, by Maia.
Hephaestus – God of fire and the forge. In some myths, he is the son of Hera alone, while in others, he is the son of Zeus and Hera.
Dionysus – God of wine, festivity, and pleasure, by Semele.
Persephone – Goddess of the underworld and springtime, by Demeter.
Hebe – Goddess of youth, by Hera.
Eileithyia – Goddess of childbirth, by Hera.
Mortal and Heroic Offspring:
Heracles (Hercules) – by Alcmene.
Perseus – by Danaë.
Minos – King of Crete, by Europa.
Helen of Troy and Polydeuces (Pollux) – by Leda. (Leda also bore Castor and Clytemnestra, who are attributed to her mortal husband, Tyndareus).
Zagreus – in some myths, he is considered a form of Dionysus and is the son of Zeus and Persephone.
Sarpedon – by Europa.
And many more. These are just a few of the many children attributed to Zeus. The exact number and list can vary based on different ancient sources and regional myths.
