Zeus

The Wicked Lover

I have always been fascinated by Greek mythology—the life lessons, the wild stories, and the gods with their all-too-human flaws. Among all these deities, one stands out: the King of Naughtiness, the Mastermind of Seduction, the Pretentious Vulture… I present to you Zeus!

There are countless tales of his romantic escapades and his relentless infidelity to his poor wife, Hera. Hera, often depicted as a furious and almost delusional woman, understandably so given her husband’s antics. I’ve chosen three of the most famous stories:

The Abduction of Europa: Zeus transformed into a majestic bull to win her over.
The Golden Shower: After being repeatedly rejected, Zeus turned into a golden rain to reach the unsuspecting Danaë.
Leda and the Swan: Zeus deceived Leda by transforming into a beautiful, elegant swan.

The implications of these stories are not hard to grasp, are they?