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Zeus

Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology, reigning over Mount Olympus. The son of Cronus and Rhea, he is the god of the sky, thunder, and lightning, often depicted with a lightning bolt and a scepter.

Zhou dynasty

The Zhou dynasty, which ruled China from 1046 to 256 BC, is one of the longest dynasties in Chinese history. It is often divided into two periods: the Western Zhou and the Eastern Zhou, each marked by significant political and cultural developments.