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Bust of Zeus Bust of Zeus
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Bust of Zeus
Bust of Zeus
In Greek mythology Zeus was ruler of both the Olympian gods and the human race. Sometimes he is portrayed as a just and merciful defender of the weak, at other times he appears to be passionate, inconstant, and vengeful. This ancient Greek marble bust of Zeus is in the National Museum in Naples, Italy.
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