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{{CharacterBox | {{CharacterBox | ||
|name= Zeus | |name=Zeus | ||
|jpname= 神様 | |jpname=神様 | ||
|jptrans= Kami-sama | |jptrans=Kami-sama (Lord God) | ||
|image= ZeusPict.png | |image=ZeusPict.png | ||
|firstappearance= ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' (1986) | |firstappearance=''[[Kid Icarus]]'' (1986) | ||
|latestappearance= ''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'' (1991) | |latestappearance=''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'' (1991) | ||
|gender= Male | |title=Unknown | ||
|homeland= | |gender=Male | ||
| | |race=God | ||
| | |homeland=Unknown | ||
|affiliatedfaction=None | |||
|otherallies=[[Pit]] | |||
|status=Alive | |||
|voicedby= N/A | |voicedby= N/A | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Zeus''' (神様 ''Kami-sama'') is a god whose role in [[Pit]]'s quest is to prepare him for the trials ahead. As such, he can be encountered in the [[Sacred Training Chamber]], flinging [[Monolith]]s and handing out weapons, or waiting patiently in the [[Sacred Chamber]] to grant an [[Arrow of Strength]]. | '''Zeus''', known in Japan as '''Lord God''' (神様 ''Kami-sama''), is a god whose role in [[Pit]]'s quest is to prepare him for the trials ahead. As such, he can be encountered in the [[Sacred Training Chamber]], flinging [[Monolith]]s and handing out weapons, or waiting patiently in the [[Sacred Chamber]] to grant an [[Arrow of Strength]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Kid Icarus]]''=== | ===''[[Kid Icarus]]''=== | ||
[[Image:Zeus.gif|left]] | [[Image:Zeus.gif|left]] | ||
He's merely referred to as "a friendly god" | He's merely referred to as "a friendly god" in this game, and will train Pit in the Sacred Training Chambers. If he passes, Pit will get to choose either the [[Sacred Bow]], the [[Fire Arrow]], or the [[Protective Crystal]]. However, Zeus will insult Pit as being a "weakling" if he flees. | ||
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===''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]''=== | ===''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]''=== | ||
Zeus is now referred to by his proper name but otherwise fulfills the same role. If Pit leaves his training before it is over this time around, Zeus will simply say, "You must try harder Pit." | Zeus is now referred to by his proper name but otherwise fulfills the same role. If Pit leaves his training before it is over this time around, Zeus will simply say, "You must try harder Pit." | ||
====Manual Description==== | |||
''The judge of Pit's training while his mission is underway. The more successful the training, the greater Zeus will reward him.'' | |||
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===''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]''=== | |||
Zeus does not appear in this game, nor is his name ever brought up. However, the Idol description for the [[Thunder Cloud Temple]] mentions the existence of a ''thunder god''. | |||
[[Dyntos]], a new god in ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'' has a similar role and appearance to Zeus, and it is possible that Dyntos is based or is a new take on the character or that they are one and the same. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]] is | *[[Wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]] is the king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology. He's much less lecherous here, and not nearly so much a central figure in the Kid Icarus games as he is in mythology. | ||
**This is likely due to that he is not actually based on Zeus as his Japanese name proves | **This is likely due to that he is not actually based on Zeus as his Japanese name proves. His true name is ''Kami-sama'', which translates to as "Lord God". Meaning he is possibly just a generic god. | ||
*Despite not being an angel, Zeus is shown with a halo and a pair of wings in the official art from ''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''. | *Despite not being an angel, Zeus is shown with a halo and a pair of wings in the official art from ''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''. | ||
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