Zeus' sumpremacy lead to him chairing the council of the gods. He had absolute power. In the mortal world Zeus secured power of kings and was in charge of the authority in law. He gaurded social order.

Athene, goddess of wisdom, was one of the daughters of zeus. She is said to have been born by jumping out of Zeus head, fully armoured. She is considered a military figure and is therefore, greatly regarded by kings. She is considered a protectress of heros. In fact, according to myth, her favorite hero was Odysseus becuase he reminded her of her own talents of wisdom.

Her own city, Athens, was the center of her own cult. She won the city of athens against Poseidon by creating an olive tree. Posiden created a spring of water. Since the could have more use of the olvies that created food and oil than a spring, Athene won over the city. But, so that Posiden would no t get too angry, the athenians agreed to worship both gods in Athens.