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Zeus did not allow Thetis, a sea nymph, to marry a god because he feared that any offspring from such a union would be more powerful than himself. Thetis was prophesied to bear a son who would surpass his father in might, prompting Zeus to arrange her marriage to the mortal hero Peleus instead. This decision was part of Zeus's broader strategy to maintain his own power and prevent any potential threats to his rule among the gods.
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What is the purpose of the flashback when Thetis helped defend Zeus?
To shjow why Zeus a powerful god would make a promise and help the Nereid Thetis.
Why did peleus get to marry thetis?
Zeus had received a prophecy that Thetis's son would become greater than his father, like Zeus had dethroned his father to lead the succeeding pantheon. In order to ensure a mortal father for her eventual offspring, Zeus and his brother Poseidon made arrangements for her to marry a human, Peleus, son of Aeacus, but she refused him. Proteus, an early sea-god, advised Peleus to find the sea nymph when she was asleep and bind her tightly to keep her from escaping by changing forms. She did shift shapes, becoming flame, water, a raging lioness, and a serpent. Peleus held fast. Subdued, she then consented to marry him. Thetis is the mother of Achilles by Peleus, who became king of the Myrmidons.
How did Hercules and Achilles become almost invincible?
Both Herclues and Achilles were born half-god, Hercules by his father: Zeus, and Achilles by his mother: Thetis. Thetis further attempted to make Achilles invulnerable by dipping him in the Styx.
Is thetis a god?
Thetis is a Greek goddess, the daughter of Nereus and Doris is called a Nereid.
Was Zeus a Norse God?
No, Zeus was a Greek god.
What is the purpose of the flashback when Thetis helped defend Zeus?
To shjow why Zeus a powerful god would make a promise and help the Nereid Thetis.
Why did Zeus bar thetis from marrying a god?
The prophesy which stated any child of Thetis would be greater than his father.
What did Achilles ask Thetis to do in chapter seven of The Trojan War by Bernard Evslin?
Achilles asked Thetis to go to Zeus and ask the god to give him honor.
Why did peleus get to marry thetis?
Zeus had received a prophecy that Thetis's son would become greater than his father, like Zeus had dethroned his father to lead the succeeding pantheon. In order to ensure a mortal father for her eventual offspring, Zeus and his brother Poseidon made arrangements for her to marry a human, Peleus, son of Aeacus, but she refused him. Proteus, an early sea-god, advised Peleus to find the sea nymph when she was asleep and bind her tightly to keep her from escaping by changing forms. She did shift shapes, becoming flame, water, a raging lioness, and a serpent. Peleus held fast. Subdued, she then consented to marry him. Thetis is the mother of Achilles by Peleus, who became king of the Myrmidons.
What rewards did Zeus get?
Zeus reward was that he could marry his sister/his wife and be the god of sky and lightning.
How did Hercules and Achilles become almost invincible?
Both Herclues and Achilles were born half-god, Hercules by his father: Zeus, and Achilles by his mother: Thetis. Thetis further attempted to make Achilles invulnerable by dipping him in the Styx.
How many times did the Greek god Zeus marry?
once to the queen hera
Did Zeus marry Gaia?
No, Zeus did not marry Gaia. Gaia is considered to be the Earth Mother in Greek mythology and was married to Uranus, the sky god. Zeus was married to Hera, who was his sister as well as the queen of the gods.
Is thetis a god?
Thetis is a Greek goddess, the daughter of Nereus and Doris is called a Nereid.
Was Achilles the descendant of a god?
Yes, Achilles was the son of Peleus (mortal) and Thetis (divine). (Hercules) Heracles was the son of Zeus (divine) and Alcmene (human).
Aphrodite why did Zeus allow you to have a throne on Mt Olympus even though Hera protested against it?
Zeus is the top god.
What were Zeus' rules?
Zeus was not a strict god, he allowed many things, but he didn't allow for other gods to have children with mortals because he did not want to get overthrown by a demi-god.
