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Jove, or Jupiter was the king of the gods in Roman mythology. He was the lord of the sky. Zeus was his Greek equivalent.
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∙ 13y agoJove"Jupiter" is the Roman god of the sky, thunder, and lightning and is the king of the gods. His Greek name is Zeus.
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What does by jove mean?
Jove is the Ancient Roman chief god, often called Jupiter (which means "father Jove"--Jove Pater). Saying "by Jove" is like saying "by God".
What is the meaning of idiomatic expression by jove?
This is not an idiom. Jove is the same as Jupiter, who is Zeus. He was the head God in Greek and Roman mythology. "By Jove" is an oath -- you're swearing to something on the name of the God.
Who was Jove the roman god?
jupiter
Why does jovial come from the God Jupiter?
The roman god Jupiter was also sometimes called Jove. For obvious reasons jovial comes from Jove.
How does Jove compare to Thor?
Jove in Roman mythology was the god of thunder and lightning, while Thor in Norse mythology is also the god of thunder and lightning.
Who are Jove and Neptune?
Jove (or Jupiter) was the Roman king of the gods and lord of the sky. Neptune was his brother, the god of the sea.
Who is the god of the sky in roman mythology?
Jupiter (jove)
What does the expression By Jove mean?
Jove is another name for Jupiter, the Roman version of Zeus. Saying "by Jove" is like the polytheistic way of saying "by God." It's a way to exclaim surprise.
What is the name of the roman god which is called Zeus?
Jupiter (or Jove)
Who was the roman god that is similar to Zeus of the Greeks?
Jupiter/Jove
Who is the roman god at was moist like Zeus?
Jupiter/Jove
Was Zeus named as Jove in Homer's original Iliad?
No. Homer was Greek and used the Greek name Zeus for the chief God. Jupiter or alternatively Jove are Roman names for the chief God.
