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How many wives and children did Zeus have?

Question #134706. Asked by wonkatriv.
Last updated May 18 2021.
Originally posted Feb 12 2014 6:14 AM.

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markswood
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Answer has 39 votes.
23 consorts producing around 59 divine offspring.
45 consorts producing around 66 semi-divine/mortal offspring.
As it's mythology it is open to interpretation depending on differing accounts.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeus#Consorts_and_children

Feb 12 2014, 7:41 AM
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Answer has 58 votes.

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In the Olympian pantheon Zeus had 23 consorts; the leading wife being Hera (who was also his sister)and 04 being of unknown name. This group produced 58 divine offspring: among them Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Hermes, Persephone, the three Fates, the three Graces, and the nine Muses. Some also believe Helen of Troy. In addition, Zeus had 42 semi-divine/mortal consorts (including Alcmene, Danae, Electra, Leda, and o3 of unknown names). This group birthed 66 children (e.g., Dionysus, Heracles, Perseus,and Pollux).

link https://www.123helpme.com/essay/Poseidon-The-Father-Of-Zeus-The-God-775706


Response last updated by gtho4 on May 18 2021.
Feb 12 2014, 11:33 AM
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