November 21, 2019

Towering over all the other gods and goddesses, Zeus was the ultimate ruler of Greek mythology. In Olympia, the notably skilled Greek sculptors built a 43-foot-high statue of Zeus. After the artist finished the monument, he watched with awe and disbelief as a lightning bolt descended down from the sky, meaning that he had Zeus’s approval. The throne on which he was sitting was made of precious stones, such as gold, ivory, and other charming jewels. The Olympic contests are still held around the world to honor Zeus. None of the sculpture’s body is still here today, but the fancy and elegant throne of the ancient god still stands.