GREEK MYTHOLOGY: How did Zeus Control the Gods? - Zeus' Confessions

[@livingmythology1405]

HOW DID ZEUS CONTROL THE GODS? - ZEUS' CONFESSIONS This video contains the confessions from the king of the Olympians himself, set at the beginning of his rule. After the events of his first wife metis, Zeus must decide what king he must be, and how to control the flighty, all powerful beings in his family. How did he rule differently than his predecessors? How did he succeed where they failed? How was he different? *DISCLAIMER* This story is based on greek mythology, but includes some artistic interpretations as it's a fictional story - it is a tale told from the perspective of Zeus - and no one is a villain in their own story. Living Mythology is an attempt to entertain, relax and educate all in the one place. We are trying to forge narratives so that people can experience the religions and mythologies of the world as they were meant to be. Not as dry academic monoliths, but as living breathing tales and parables as experienced by the peoples who worshipped these beings, in an attempt to make sense of their own lives and the world around them. This channel is in its infancy, so we hope to improve and develop it as we gain more experience. All of the tales are taken from very conflicting traditions across many centuries, so there will be many a moment when decisions need to be made to create a more cohesive narrative. If we present something that seems to be in contrast to details, rest assured we have researched many forms of the traditions and come to the conclusions we have done to form the videos. There will NEVER be total agreement on any of these narratives due to the history and differing ways they developed over the centuries. These videos are for entertainment and an easy gateway to the subject. If you wish more academic details then please direct your attention to the wide source material and others who perform those types of academic video essays. Created and Narrated by Baldermort Edited by Lightbringer PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=83558783 TWITTER: twitter.com/LivinMythology FACEBOOK: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085269303611 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/livingmythologyactual/ TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@livingmythology

[@jwjwjekkwkwjj6397]

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[@narusawa74]

Perfect naration Baldy, as usual. Thank you professor

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[@lordcrakkin965]

The last video had me whipped into a "kill Zeus" fury....now...because of the exquisite storytelling and enthralling script, I want Zeus to win. For the good of all, we need Zeus to win. I love this journey that Living Mythology has taken us all on. Bravo Light & Baldy, bravo indeed.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much! Easy to become a hero or a villain through another's eyes! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the tales as much as we enjoy telling them! - Lightbringer

[@overhaul-2428]

Zeus seeming to lack the resolve to withstand his temptations makes more sense now…

[@gabrielhughes8221]

Lol 😂😅 for Zeus getting booty, find him some extra Security to keep Him in power, so the mother's Children's don't get hurt 🙄😒 , kinda smart. Although that still doesn't explain why Zeus go after mortals women's. Their can't tell Zeus anything. Unless Zeus did it cause he still know that he can used their powers when their get older? Idk.🤔

[@thexslayer820]

What I want to know is did he really make all the women before hera his actual queen cause I was under the impression that he just slept with them and moved on did I miss something?

[@gabrielhughes8221]

@@thexslayer820 Right that another way to put it

[@UYIOSAGLORY]

​@@gabrielhughes8221OH HUSH Y'ALL WANT WHO'S UP TO BE A PERSON OF TRICKS HAHAHAHAHA

[@Trickybboy]

​@thexslayer820 correct, Hera is His only lawful wedded wife. He loved His way to the top but had to have humility and compassion to earn Hera's consent and thus perfect Himself and fully become the Teleios

[@_Carlos]

Zeus: "I must be wise" Also Zeus: *eats the Titaness of wisdom*

[@livingmythology1405]

😂😂😂 one way to absorb wisdom eh? ;) - lightbringer

[@europademon]

You know, I tried that once with a textbook. Just learned what an overabundance of fiber does to the body. 🤷‍♂️

[@singletona082]

Well, you are what you eat so they say yes?

[@bobbystclaire]

Athena is by far my favorite goddess

[@Kobiyachi_]

“Heed not feed!” 😅🤣⚡️

[@dunadan1995]

Wow, just wow. We all know that Zeus gets laid more than Austin Powers and in sillier ways too, but that being his strategy of keeping both Hera and everyone else at bay and simultaneously creating a stock of progeny that by default would be loyal to him is a really interesting take. It’s not that he’s just a horndog(though, he is that as well), but he uses his biggest fault as a constant reminder to Hera that if he wanted to leave her, he could do it any day, he could even do it with a mortal if he so wished. He turned his biggest weakness into a strength, and that’s a dope way of seeing it. (even though Greeks probably just saw Zeus’ hornyness as a byproduct of his godly virility and manliness)

[@PungiFungi]

I am sure certain families claimed being direct descendants of Zeus.

[@vlad_47]

Yes. It was always obvious to me that Zeus filling his court with his brood was an strategic power move, but the binding of the female Titans to him and the implication to Hera escaped me.

[@vlad_47]

@@PungiFungi In Rome it was common for high families to claim devine ancestry.

[@davebowman9000]

Beautiful rationalization of why Zeus does what he does. It's easy to forget that, KIng of The Gods as he is, he has to fight to stay on the top, and that requires scheming. Loved it!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much! We're very pleased that you've enjoyed this instalment! :) - Lightbringer

[@goingforgold_8536]

Go team go! Great stuff as always, excellence is not a standard, it is a habit, and a habit one your family across all channels to heart

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you os much - your kindness and support mean the world to the whole team! We try our best and that's all anyone can do! - Lightbringer

[@jacopoarmini7889]

the greater the power the greater the burden, the true rulers are those who can bear the weight without it bending their soul

[@marian1000brb]

Zeus cannot end the other gods since he needs them to mentain balance.

[@koanbonwa]

Another excellent installment. Well done. I'm having a struggle not hearing Kronan when Zeus says " I must think!" But that is fun too, lol. 😂

[@europademon]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks, Baldermort and Lightbringer, for all your hard work.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you!!! :)

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for watching and enjoying! - Lightbringer

[@farawaytales4396]

This is going to be great! An inner looking into the mind of the king of the Gods & Olympus⚡🏛️! Keep it up Lightbringer & Baldermort!

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

I'm very interested in how he managed it. Given that he was gallivanting about, hooking up with everyone and their mother most of the time...

[@BohdanKaiba]

A perfect way to enjoy a Sunday, thanks Baldermort

[@KharnDaLoyal]

Baldy, your ability to make ANYONE sound like the good guy amazes me🙇‍♂️👏👏

[@alexnocher3958]

Cheers.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much

[@uncleiroh0989]

Loved this one! Thanks for continuing to make such great videos. Looking forward to the next ones to come Baldermort and Lightbringer!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you Uncle Iroh - I'm glad you enjoyed the latest instalment! :) - Lightbringer

[@Wolf-bz6kq]

Thank you I hate how modern interpretations of Zeus are without nuance

[@LunDruid]

Before watching this video, I hated Zeus. Now, after watching this video, my hatred for Him has taken on a nuance that I desperately needed, as someone who writes modern devotional poems to the Gods. I hate Zeus. But I respect His position and necessity. Well done. Very well written and amazingly performed. This is not Zeus as the pre-Christian Greeks would have understood Him, but this is probably the best modern interpretation of Him I've ever seen. Maybe not accurate, but absolutely authentic.

[@Schmurgan]

Fantastic retelling. Thank you. Absolutely loving these videos

[@tannmann999]

Absolutely amazing as always Baldermort and dear lightbringer the most beautiful voice on youtube for sure keep the amazing content coming always excited to see an upload

[@trajanfidelis]

Thank you for the video!

[@mtp3920]

AGAIN YOU HAVE DONE IT!!!! Magnificent!!!! How I love your narratives. I am always your number one fan. Every time I cannot get enough. As always, I will be looking forward to the next chapter. Thank you so much for this. 🤗👍😃

[@livingmythology1405]

Your enthusiam is loved and appreciated! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment - we're glad you enjoyed the latest instalment and hope you enjoy the next! - Lightbringer

[@morrishansford3316]

Man i got say this is the best take on zeus i have heard. Hate to say it the Greek myths have always been a guilty pleasure on mine and nothing has infuriated me the modern-day take on zeus just look at Thor love and thunder. You truly made him to be a king to love honer and fear. You made him worthy of the title King of the gods. And I just can't wait till the other mythologies get going. And I got to say still love you on 40k as well.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much! Greek society back then would have seen his infidelity as more of a comedic thing than as a horrible thing that our modern society frowns upon today - (And cheating is horrible!) - but we have always thought why would the people worship a god that isn't that good? It doesn't make sense So we thought up how it could all work and we're happy that other people are enjoying take on the mighty king of the gods! Thank you for your comment and support ! - Lightbringer

[@gavinboyer4634]

Love these with all my soul! My enjoyment of how you present the Greco-Roman myths is only matched by my excitement for when you cover less known ones. Keep up the good work, so far as you are able please. I personally hope you eventually reach the Chinese myths, and the tale of Sun Wukong the monkey king especially. I would probably die laughing just hearing it.

[@GuileastosGui]

The stuff about Poseidon in the first 5min gave me mad flashbacks to play Age of Mythology as a kid.

[@sarahgirlisit]

These are great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Pfasma5]

That was great. Until this, Zeus seems like a lusty god. Now he is a clever lusty god!!

[@livingmythology1405]

Explains it more than 'he's a lusty dude' - Lightbringer

[@jamth118]

Loving the Greek mythology videos keep up the great work

[@EthanBonardel]

The dope!🎣 Very fascinating objective and the absolute best narration🔝🔊sub'd!

[@daniellogan-scott5968]

I was watching a video where modern Greeks read ancient Greek passages to see if they understood them. One was the prologue to The Odyssey where Homer called upon the Muses, the daughters of Zeus, but the modern Greek read this passage as "Daughter of God" and their companion nodded in agreement and said, "Athena." Of all the children of Zeus, Athena is the Daughter of God, his most beloved, his second in command, and his prophecied successor.

[@paladinebahamut]

Have you any plans to do Norse myths?

[@livingmythology1405]

We hope so in the future! - Lightbringer

[@Hello_182]

Another awesome video, thank you again!

[@stax6092]

I suppose that's one way to control the throne, doesn't seem less tyrannical though. Great Episode. Keep up the good work.

[@ApollonianShy18]

I can't imagine how much work it gets in these... just the texts alone, ❤ ... ith you're psychologist or have some super-sources to rely on ❤. I love you a lot... csn't express enough how i feel... it makes me emotional & overwhelmed... be blessed ❤

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so so much - it means a lot that you like our work so much! - Lightbringer

[@br3030]

beginning to quite like this new channel mr bald

[@jaydayee]

Great new work, excited for more

[@kevineastwood-tm2mt]

Brilliant as expected nice one guys. I don't wanna sound like I don't love your content cause this is easily my favourite go to channel, by far. It did occur to me tho that when you've finished with this series I wondered if You've considered doing vids on like the Norse crew? Baldy would have a brilliant All Father accent and Lightbringer would crush just about all the Viking godess' voices..... Just a thought ....

[@livingmythology1405]

Hi Kevin, We are going to move into most, if not all, of the mythologies as soon as we can. We are learning a lot as we go for this project, but our goals are large. And anyone thinking Baldermort would not want to do ODin and Thor, well, they don't know Baldermort at all then. :) Its coming. Trust us, its coming.

[@misterunserious7265]

"For I also sow the seeds of resentment, not at me, but for each other"

[@DaGunFatha]

Watched the whole thing. Is that Baldermort.

[@livingmythology1405]

Yes it is! He and I run this channel together :) - Lightbringer

[@goingforgold_8536]

This is extremely Machiavellian shit right here. I forgot that chapter of "the Prince"..."if you live forever make sure to have a bunch of kids...like A LOT, OF KIDS with every powerful family available."

[@VadidLawrence]

Cool vid

[@kalebeckart1009]

Fantastic stuff!

[@misterunserious7265]

"I am King of the universe not by right, but by might!"

[@andrewhoffman9964]

Cheers!

[@isaacofthales4303]

where ARE we gonna have a typhon fight?

[@livingmythology1405]

Soon friend - but it's important and we don't want to rush and spoil it! Thank you for your patience friend :) - Lightbringer

[@misterunserious7265]

"...any other who takes this seat will find it uncomfortable in the extreme; it will consume them"

[@SafdarAli-ow4ij]

Παντοδύναμος υπέρτατος Θεός, ο Δίας Βασιλιάς και κυρίαρχος του κόσμου, Θεός του κεραυνού, κύριος όλων των δυνάμεων στον κόσμο Εξακολουθώ να πιστεύω στη δύναμη και τη μεγαλειότητά σου και τη χάρη και τη δόξα και ακόμα σε λατρεύω και σε λατρεύω με πλήρη διαλογισμό αγάπη ειλικρινή και αγνότητα και πίστη Αμήν

[@nielsjensen9771]

Awsome thx

[@misterunserious7265]

"If I try to rule with martial might alone, I inevitably sign my own death warrant...for I would need to defend this reputation forever more"

[@misterunserious7265]

"We must forge a world that will be strong, that will last; for I am the only thing that stands between the manifold egos of the immortals and the gentle defenseless world over which we rule"

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Very cool. Absolutely love this, thank you.

[@tomasmoyano5943]

Impressive characterisation

[@habeebrasheed5930]

I feel a Titan and Titaness is telling this story their selves 🥺🥺. We would love to see their faces in one of your videos😢, they are made for this 🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@Jesus-jq5zw]

"If i lose my people, i lose my throne and therefore the essence of what i am, light and thunder, alpha and omega" These fits so well into Zeus narcisistic personality, he would subjugate others so he can be the king above, making him the perfect villain figure you love to hate ❤

[@singletona082]

I'm glad we see tht even though Zeus is very much his fathe'rs son in some aspects, even if only by his own private musings he knows that this is not purely a privilage and must be taken as a responsibility. It's also quite fun to see that he had, indeed, skewed the lots. At least against Posidon. It is interesting ot see these beings often personified actually behaving as PEOPLE instead of archatypes.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for this wonderful comment Andrew! It's always great to know your thoughts! Our whole goal with this channel is to show the Gods behaving as people not archetypes, so it's lovely to see you enjoy it!!! - Lightbringer

[@eangrimes382]

More good work form a good creator

[@WarGodMyth]

"I really like the way you presented this topic. #wargodmyth

[@misterunserious7265]

"To be seen as unjust is the worst failing of all"

[@misterunserious7265]

"...for our sinuous souls are more potent than any mortals, so too are our passions. Forces of Nature are we, uncheckable unless by our own kind"

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , LM . 🐺

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you, LC 🐺 - Lightbringer

[@misterunserious7265]

"For no man can fight against all of reality and win"

[@misterunserious7265]

"For that which a King fears; it must be possible"

[@misterunserious7265]

"...they will never see it, never be able to put a finger on my wellspring success"

[@misterunserious7265]

"I must stand as a boulder against the tempestuous nature of our kind"

[@hatemkittana2608]

simply great

[@slimesenseiii1014]

Please please please do the next act with Gia, Ares & everyone.

[@livingmythology1405]

We are working on it - it is just a tricky one and we want to do it right my friend :) - Lightbringer

[@marian1000brb]

Hera, Athena, Aphrodite and all the goddesses are a big threat.

[@misterunserious7265]

"She may dream that she can cage me, tame me...but if I ever allowed her to cut my mane, to draw my claws, I will be ended"

[@misterunserious7265]

"...for if you take enough from the most timid men or women, they will breed a hate so powerful"

[@misterunserious7265]

"They assumed that power was all that was required..."

[@stc6851]

Noice 👍

[@eichler721]

Great story and can't wait for the conflict with Gaia.

[@emmanouilachladiotis5272]

Is It happening now? Cause many start to watch those Gaia programs. Is that the new programming or religion or whatever it is?

[@dwrash21]

Pimpin ain't easy

[@livingmythology1405]

😂

[@nuhb2.062]

❤

[@nuhb2.062]

❤

[@OttoSturhahn]

Maybe you know exactly who Zeus, the Fire God, the War God, Saturn, Luna, Venus, Mercury, Sol, and so forth are and where to find them. I do not want to know the official Story, Because that I already know. Why did they invent the Zodiac and all the other Constellation. I know the Answer to these questions, but I would like to know what the in official version of it is. I am asking the question, because it is not written anywhere.

[@misterunserious7265]

"Better too tussle amidst the hay with a Philly to ease my struggling soul"

[@xz569]

Good work, both og you. Hmm, but I admit I do feel a lack of grim dark in these stores. Simply because our history, is grim dark. I recommend you look for, fall of civilizations. Our grim dark past.. And coming future.. If you can inject some of that, it would be fitting. However, however! I am not a creator, i just listen and I can be wrong and will be wrong at times. Take care.

[@livingmythology1405]

Hiya. This is purely a mythology channel. If we did history then we would indeed look at lots of things that are less nice. But there is plenty of grim darkness on youtube, not to even ignore the channel Baldermort runs. So, this is different. Many thanks for watching.

[@xz569]

@@livingmythology1405 hmm, i don't think you understood what I just said, but ok. I won't go on a long explantation about it. Only, 40k and Baldemort had nothing to do with it. And I am not looking for his 40k stuff in this. I wish you the best, take care

[@Sharrowkyyn]

Will we get some content about me in the near future?

[@livingmythology1405]

Soon we shall tell your tales! - Lightbringer

[@wayne3093]

The truth is stranger than fiction.

[@genericdreamers831]

I'd always thought of Zeus as the 'GigaChad' who did whatever/whoever he wanted, just because he could (lol Swan). I'd never even thought of this interpretation that he was cunningly Sowing his Oats to foster enough 'Baby Mama' Goddess allies to keep him from being overthrown so that their progeny wouldn't be culled like Scar tried to do with Simba. That's good! Was this from material of the time? Some academic's thesis? Or did you and Baldermort come up with this analysis entirely on your own?

[@livingmythology1405]

Well, Baldermort had a long long think about the King of the Gods, as he does. And he likes to make things logical, explain people's actions and intentions. He spent a LONG time mulling over why Zeus did what he did. Being a fan of 'The Prince' he looks at things sometimes a little unconventionally. So, although he would state that his hypothesis comes from a hard rooting in the mythology, this particular take on Zeus was mostly his. But then, he read a lot of classics in his youth, so its likely that he has taken from a lot of sources at the time possibly without knowing it. Either way, it seemed to ring true, so we went with it. Zeus was prayed to as a beneficial god. So we like to cut through what may have been later written in an attempt to demonize him. We are far from perfect, but we really do try our hardest to provide quality information and entertainment.

[@genericdreamers831]

@@livingmythology1405 I knew it! Machiavelli was on the tip of my brain listening to this. (Not a bad thing. compared to some of the more 'might makes right' morality of more direct sources like The Melian Dialogue)

[@vlad_47]

Zeus is cunning beyond measure, especially as Zeus Metiatos and Zeus Moiregates, the Father and Lord of Fate.

[@Samcara]

Metis does not approve...

[@pezzysquad]

Yessir

[@Machine9000]

Nice story. I listened to the video with the mindset that zeus is none other than the sumerian ziusudra, the biblical Noah. I have a perspective that our antideluvian ancestors were giants. And Noah acted as zues afterwards at some period In time

[@Machine9000]

We are searching for evidence for evolution when we should be looking for evidence of devolution or shrinkage of human size over the millinea

[@livingmythology1405]

Well, brain masses have actually shrunk. I read that it was to do with removing the more independent minded. Some might say, domestication. But the tribal system would not always work with mega aggressive members. Its an intensely interesting discipline at the moment from what I see.

[@misterunserious7265]

"My exploits are already legendary"

[@misterunserious7265]

"She was ther one who birthed the first man, yet she can not know their hearts"

[@misterunserious7265]

"I would have it that I forced none"

[@CAmerica8806]

I’m going to miss you so much ❤🥹

[@Cashitoutside]

WOW

[@cesarerinaldi6750]

🟡 Zeus's weapons are Mace and Stone.

[@holydiver7564]

sup?

[@europademon]

Zeus.

[@Baldermort]

Hiya. :)

[@Baldermort]

@@europademon lol.

[@bakerfrank101]

I AM MONARCH- reference to morpheus " sandman "

[@daniellogan-scott5968]

In our modern age, we see women as the bearers and bringers of life. This makes sense, however the ancients saw it differently. A field needs to be sown and the seed brings the life. With this reasoning, men, and by extension male deities, were seen as the creating force. The power of a god was expressed through his virility and Zeus was no different. It could be said that through his couplings he created the concepts associated with his offspring, like justice, the seasons, the arts, wine, medicine, kingship, and heroism to name but a few.

[@IAMOSIRAS13]

Wow....... not even a woman can rule Z

[@Trishstar83]

Hi

[@livingmythology1405]

Hi! -lightbringer

[@CAmerica8806]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@curtisradley9888]

A+ thank you all. This is Zeus

[@RudiPurwana-7]

Takdir itu bukan mitos pattrn penentu ada di sayah jadi klu ada yg bilang mafia ini lah itu lah yah ga bisa mereka bukan manusia pilihan Allah dan zeus .....kalian ini sudah saya jelaskan masih bertanya lagi klu takdir sudha berbicara itu asli tdk bisa dihindari lagi kamu suka atau tdk ada yh akui saya atau tdk bukan masalah lagi karena takdir origin langka klu sudah di terpakan di pattern bumi sejak ribuan tahun lalu sprti sayah ,yah klu saya tdk di akui yah saya tdk akan gunakan kepemimpinan zeus takdir sayah dan kal el sayah .......silahkan cari yg lain sesuai pilihan kalian .....walau matahari 1 tapi origin itu takdir namanya dan tdk ternilai atau di gantikan dgn yg lain....biar kata kalian pilih pengganti hasil pasti jauh beda .......anggap sajah saya tdk di akui karena di halangi masalah mafia ribet yg bukan level sayah karena takdir sayah goddes heavan level bukan ngurusin manusia itu seperlunya sajah klu mau di uruskan syah harus bayar utk aktifkan Gpilot nya atau di beli tapi melalui legalitas resmi interpol dan UN juga aparat hukum dunia tdk bisa melalui mafia dan cara cara mafia karena rawan dan bukan ranah mereka ......Gpilot saya berada bersama pemerintah dunia dan aparat hukum sudha tdk bisa dgn mafia lagi karena di kecewakan ditipu dan banyak hal yg tdk saya sukai ....

[@enchateb]

I love ZzuEs!

[@cpaul562]

Algorithm the for.