Zeus LOST These 3 Battles (or came REALLY close)

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[@JonSolo]

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[@ChefCannibalLou]

Never a need to apologize. We are on your time brother. Just don't stop. We need to hear that sultry voice every now and then

[@hivemind6292]

Solo never needs to apologize. His videos drop when they are meant to drop. Thanks for making all the videos. How I have gotten my children to love stories/mythology as much as I did when I was a kid and still do.

[@S_Scaling]

Zeus is the most powerful god in any mythology

[@S_Scaling]

Btw Odin would’ve died in that fight 😂😂 ripping his muscles from his body😂

[@freeman042210]

Can handle wait for the "Shut up Derrick " merch! Please say it's real.😂❤

[@thecoolbroscoolman4672]

“Please Don’t Copyright Strike Me, Please Don’t Copyright Strike Me”

[@JonSolo]

me every time I upload 🙏

[@autryshaw4695]

​@vallen8660 I'm not sure of Hestia having an Egyptian counterpart. I guess the dwarf god Bes could be seen as similar....but not entirely. I've always assumed Hestia stayed on Olympus through the entire ordeal. Furthermore, Hestia is the beating heart of Olympus (the sacred hearth of the gods) I highly doubt she would have fleed Her home. Hell had Zeus not been revived, Hestia may have fought Typhon Herself. Which would be an interesting fight.

[@CatherineJessicaNatof]

​​@@JonSoloMy cousin wants to be an archeologist thanks to you. They got off of video games, and into visiting lectures and museums. A very happy birthday present for me.

[@CatherineJessicaNatof]

Athena.

[@JonSolo]

@@CatherineJessicaNatof No way! That's awesome to hear! Video games are rad but there's nothing better than a developing a love for learning!

[@TerryFedora]

"Please don't strike my house" cracked me up. I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into reading and sharing these stories with us. You do so much leg work/research and then tell it to us in such a fun way that it helps keep us engaged and entertained while educating. Love your videos man.

[@JonSolo]

hey thanks for saying that TerryFedora! 😊 the team and I have a lot of fun researching these stories and by the end of that process I’m always amped with anticipation to share what I learn with you.

[@rickhernandez7666]

If I recall correctly, Athena had serious issues with Arachne showing off the indignities of the gods. Showing Zeus' follies probably isn't going to help your insurance rates 😵‍💫

[@TerryFedora]

@@JonSolo no problem 😁👍 and thanks to your team as well!

[@billysmith5409]

Honestly if I had to choose one of the Olympians to replace Zeus it would probably be Hades. He did a pretty decent job ruling the underworld.

[@dajohnniesanders6997]

Hades isn't a Olympians god but a chthonic deity a long with angelia the niece to Hades and got kicked out hera

[@illesghost3956]

​​@@dajohnniesanders6997nah Kratos killed zeus 😂

[@dajohnniesanders6997]

@@illesghost3956 I what are you talking about I was just stating the Olympians god and chthonic God are 2 different groups and Hades is a chthonic God and the Olympians god doesn't want Hades to be apart of their group do to his domain

[@yeetuslord2461]

Wtf

[@yeetuslord2461]

But let’s face it all the gods are narcissistic assholes

[@kermidiu4390]

Obviously put Athena in charge. She was the wisest goddess and Zeus's favorite daughter!

[@christianali5431]

Zeus has earned his retirement.

[@George-Hawthorne]

No, Hades and Hestia, those two are the only deities that never abused any mortals.

[@madsgrams2069]

After he ATE her mother... 😂😂😂

[@Zelene48]

Heck no, Athena is notorious for hating women the most. Look into the myths of Medusa, Arachne, and the trial involving Elektra's brother. I'd rather have Hestia as the wisest.

[@GothicNimpy]

”Zeus has no favorites” ~Kratos.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

"Then along came Zesus! He hurled his thunderbolts! He knocked up all the girls in Greece! They're pregnant! And Hades is shaking his head in despair for being labeled 'the bad guy'! Thanks, mouse!' And that's the Gospel Truth!" I couldn't resist and have no regrets! :D

[@TerryB01]

It's true what they say. The bird is the word! Hades would be a fantastic ruler of Olympus. He's sane, rational, and can be reasoned with. Rarely ever gets caught up in personal issues. He'd be more likely to run things and not do terrible to people. Probably keep the other gods from doing it too.

[@auxane_mdb]

That’s completely true. Plus hé si the oldest of all the Olympians

[@graceneilitz7661]

@@auxane_mdb Hades is the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea. Hades is not the oldest child however. The birth order of the sixth children of Cronus and Rhea is (according to Hesiod) Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Due to the fact that the older five sorta had a second birth reverse birth order is used as well. Homer used reverse birth order calling Zeus the oldest son of Cronus, and Hera declares that she is the oldest daughter.

[@digimancer8333]

Not sure if there’s any mythos in regards to Atlantis that you can cover but it’ll be super sick to watch you go on some deep dive or something based on them

[@nosleepsheep6084]

If you wanna get a bit more info on Atlantis, go check out Miniminuteman. Hopefully that helps! Unfortunately, stuff that is linked to Atlantis is also deeply rooted in ra**sm and was used by a certain failed artist with bad taste in facial hair styles.

[@user-xs2bf6vb9t]

I love these stories, and Jon tells them, I mean just imagine, pause for a second and just imagine the pain and anguish not to mention the inconvenience of having a Sickle removed from Uranus.... on the positive though it makes colonoscopies a lot easier and space flight more filthy than filthy frank

[@JonSolo]

😂

[@willyWonkaMan260]

@@JonSolohow do you find it funny?

[@CleoHarperReturns]

It's starting to feel like Zeus dropped the ball more times than he didn't. 🙄⚡🤕

[@ginnyjollykidd]

Perhaps Silenus had something to do with that?

[@CleoHarperReturns]

@@ginnyjollykidd 😆

[@Force-Multiplier]

He has the ball usage Guinness record so dropping it here and there isn't all that shocking

[@CleoHarperReturns]

@@Force-Multiplier Good point!

[@johnnycage112]

I heard Heaphtus got between Hera and a drunk Zeus who had her in tetters (handcuffs for your ankles) and Zeus threw him down. Cronus at least never did that.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

No, Cronus ate his and Gaia's Titans till Gaia made him throw them back up. (Well, she and Zeus) Gaia was too easy on Cronus.

[@johnnycage112]

@ginnyjollykidd Cronus imprisoned his kids. He didn't throw them off a mountain.

[@durrangodsgrief6503]

​@@johnnycage112after birth making the only thing they knew were the intestines of their jailer and he through his brothers back into prison after freeing them

[@user-we5po8yc2h]

In myyyyy Greek mythology horror story series..........zeus become a sex slave in a lust nightmare from nyx....son ...hypo.....god of sleep

[@user-we5po8yc2h]

Hypno put Zeus in a sex nightmare Millon eons....years......n nyx rapes Zeus n have him in a sex dugeun getting drain of all his power till do whatever she tell him

[@datboidrummer29]

😂😂😂😂 that clap of thunder was personal

[@hybridconspiracy9353]

😂😂😂😂Zeus is waiting for you to drop your guard

[@Goggz101]

Please do more vids like this. Messed up origins are dope, but sometimes I just wanna hear stories about the gods

[@ginnyjollykidd]

Yes, Jon Solo is a great story teller!

[@meemmmom777]

hades he is like the only god that didn't do some fucked up shit and it is still one of the big three on the throne

[@monivk259]

The part about the link between Egyptian gods and the Greeks was fascinating, I would love to hear more about it if there are other links, also loove love love the art on all these episodes

[@coursefearwell4847]

Seems like birds have a good track record when it comes to winning wars. Also I’d put Hades in charge. Though given that much power might effect how he behaves….

[@micaelasparrow650]

I like the first story, all three were new to me but it was nice to finally learn why Hera never went after Zues for his infidelity. If I were to put someone else in charge of the Greek pantheon I would say diefy Odysseus. I know that doesn't count though, so probably Athena.

[@jennifersilves4195]

Akhilles.

[@mylesjude233]

Awesome video mate, really enjoy the animations/illustrations featured in the video.

[@Optimustron7125]

I would want to see Nyx in charge Zeus didn’t want any issues at all even when is was crossed 😂

[@loneronin6813]

While I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, I think it would be interesting from a mythological point of view to see an entire council composed of each Greek deity. Imagine what untold chaos would result from their squabbling.

[@frikzy4430]

Amazing Video like always man! Keep up the great work!!

[@N0b0dy1.0]

Hestia she seems like the most level headed one.

[@Artemis_666]

I think hestia should rule tbh, she's chill af (she probably wouldn't want to lead tho)

[@animeking967]

I love how hades is one of the only ones who doesn't get recognised

[@johnoosthuizen4129]

I would put Hades in charge since he is the most responsible with Athena, Hestia, Persephone, Promethuis, Thanatos, Hecate and Eros as his council since they are of the nisest, smartest and Just gods

[@ChefCannibalLou]

I needed this, missing me a daily dose of Solo

[@junebrumbeloe6939]

I really enjoy the way you cover myths, legends and movies. All of your content is entertaining and informative. Thank you!

[@cheahbuddy6146]

I will literally never hear another person talk about history or myths ever again, nobody can keep a video goin with so much energy and charisma as Jon Solo, one of my favourite dudes to hear talk.

[@ChaoticSiIence]

“Please don’t strike my house, please don’t strike my house” LOL

[@ellemarie32]

Great video man!!! I’ve been subbed since you had 20k subs!!! So glad to see you grow like this!

[@JonSolo]

you've been around a LONG time then! Thanks for watching!

[@Eddieavina123]

Love your video, Jon Solo, and keep up the great work

[@AtlasArtAnimation]

“Cloud-cuckoo-land” lol that sounded like a reference to the Lego movies but that the literal translation. If I were to choose a member of the olympians to replace Zeus… It would be Hestia, because out of all the gods, she values hospitality and order of the home and would maintain such in the cosmic sense. She would be and probably is the one goddess that represents most of the ideals of Ancient Greece. She even receives sacrifice tax from all the sacrifices and if she decided to call off all harth fire, she could literally starve out the others.

[@RaverQuarterHorses]

Love your mythology videos! The birds take over story is pretty hilarious lol

[@dracone4370]

And when he isn't explicitly getting involved with some woman, Zeus still plays a part in problematic things in other myths. Just take a look at the story Hermaphraditus, he only makes an appearance in the last part of the story, but he still manages to ruin someone's life in a way only the gods can really do. On another note, I have suggested Jon do a ranking list of Hellhounds for the Halloween season.

[@samanthamorris5340]

Love these videos, you put me in the right mindset to tackle the day ❤

[@adamtownsend9606]

The leadership of the Olympians should have gone to Hades

[@kaitlinmaclean5660]

Ne careful jon dont piss them off

[@CreatingTheLifeIWant]

Those Thunderclaps sent a clear warning ⚠️ 😅😊

[@May91102]

I like your videos ❤. I really look forward to them.

[@delaneybrown9172]

a whole new meaning to "the birds work for the bourgeoisie"

[@ginnyjollykidd]

I'd probably put Athena in charge. Maybe I'm biased because she-as Minerva-is a symbol of my alma mater University of Louisville. But how can you top a woman who gives her father a splitting headache? And she's a scholar. I don't think you can get much better.

[@ameliaconnick5474]

I love your channel. The art work is beautifully done.

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

11:07 and Ares and Hermes 15:00 as a Greek I approve of the comedy, in fact it's being called divine comedy

[@bensgalley1368]

Yo Jon thanks for all the content. All the myths I've learned here actually helped me with some of my own writing projects. Between you and Google I learned a lot more than I knew before. Maybe later when I can publish my work I could get your input. I'd like to see what you think

[@greyworld6242]

Birds were the first kings of the sky before the gods decided to start sitting on clouds.

[@danielraiber3639]

The only other God that i think could rule Olympia justly would have been Hades. Through out mythology, he really was not that bad a seemed to keep his word

[@philokrnotch387]

That is so true, Derek. I like this one. Two stories I haven't heard.

[@mecahhannah]

Awesome thanks as always

[@jade4897]

Typhyn sounded like a pug snoreing...LOL!!!!

[@Historyfan476AD]

Anyone else notice how much the other gods are chickens, minus Zeus and Athena it seems. I mean Set, Horus and Ra every night fought The god of chaos Apep/Apophis. These greeks gods for all their power seem very chicken whenever some half powerful creature turns up. I do think Zeus was doing all the real heavy lifting and work during the Titan overthrow.

[@Terry.M.I.]

ngl that part "you kinda cut me off there" freaked me the fuck out i paused the video before it to take a shit and came back and hit play and thats what you said to me

[@brentmartin8695]

Awesome p.s. I ❤ your channel jon

[@justinjoseph4150]

If i were to put another Greek god on the throne,I’d probably say Athena just because she’s literally the god of practical reasoning which means she’s actually good at decision making and won’t go around making babies with her grandchildren

[@ScarletSerenade]

I keep seeing your shirt and thinking of that old KZbin Balloon Shop Sketch. That CAN’T be what you’re referencing but man, I haven’t thought about Balloon Shop in a hot minute. Also, that one side character we never see that Kevin yells at in Steven Universe.

[@jaidengames26]

Love y’a man

[@HeraclesN-fp1bw]

You know with the story of Zeus vs Typhon it reminds me that there is a lot of similar stories around the world where there is a God related to the sky versus a Serpent like: - Ra vs. Apep (Egyptian) - Susanoo vs. Yamata no Orochi (Japan) - Thor vs. Jörmungandr (Norse) - Indra vs. Vritra (Indian) - Marduk vs. Tiamat (Babylonian) - Yu the Great vs. Xiangliu (Chinese)

[@lalehiandeity1649]

Watch Crecganford’s video on the origin of dragons. There’s a reason why lots of similar myths appear across many different cultures.

[@serronserron1320]

people just didn't like snakes

[@cookiesareagirlsbff]

Well that definitely gave me a new perception of the term “head in the clouds” 😂

[@yolman25]

I hope you're not kidding about the changeling myths. They are so interesting!

[@pastpatour]

I love stories of mortals outsmarting the gods, even better by Aristophanes. The Frogs is my favorite play of his, but The Birds is close second.

[@crimsonvoid1595]

For a God to be Zeus’s replacement on Olympus “Please Don’t strike my house.” I’d go with Heracles. He’d probably keep Hera and the other Gods in line.

[@tigger8895]

LOVING "shut up Derek" 😆😆😆😆

[@tomcrowell6697]

I would be honored if you made a shirt saying, "I didn't forget anything, Tom!". Lol

[@MulToyVerse]

The bird myth was kind of a let down.

[@JXR5STRZ]

W vid bro

[@Martyn_Wolf]

Zeus showing Hera the Abyss is how we get her in Ragnarok as an ethereal being in another dimension. Seriously there's so many different versions of The Greek Myths. Apparently Hephiteus was thrown down by Hera for being swarthy and ugly.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Jon 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RayGainbows]

I feel like EPIC the Musical is blowing up. So even though ive always loved Greek mythology, Im eating up this kind of content even more. Even reading the Illiad.

[@marcuscloudy]

Who would I put in charge of the universe instead of Zeus? Either, Gaia(The Mother or Eve) or the Grim Reaper(he exists in both realms, knows everything we do in the present and can forshadow the future) 😎🙏👍

[@Alex_schalkwijk]

3:11 “Percy Jackson and the Greek gods” also mentioned this

[@RandomPerson28337]

Zeus is a real GigaChad

[@KERRYPIKE]

This is very interesting to hear about.

[@rafaelnegron7007]

I've been watching you for a while. This Derek guy really got to you.

[@colddrakequeen]

I would still love a video about all the good doggos through as many pantheons as you can find, co-hosted by your own good doggo Gunther

[@mattwilson8298]

Ok, the closed captions kept interpreting the name as Piss The Terrace and im fucking dying

[@darklotus7083]

Make an animatic. It'd definitely go viral

[@lindsaystevens4062]

Well, the Midwest IS too cold and has crazy weather to boot. Maybe Demeter doesn't like us in the Midwest too much. Can't imagine why lols

[@rachelmariecaberapacheco7942]

I am between Apollo and Athena, Athena is very clever, and the wisest, but Apollo was no fool and he was far more powerful, he knew about arts, medicine, and music, but could also send illnesses and destruction if he felt insulted enough, he could also see the future, yet Athena again is a good contestant, she is again wise, strategic, ruthless in battle and with a sharp tongue, so to be fair, I would be okay with any of them in charge, if Zeus met his demise (sure, Hera would be totally unhappy as the two potions I selected are a child of Zeus, but not hers)

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Typhon sounds like a proto-eldritch horror!

[@serronserron1320]

You could say that he was an inspiration for many stories like that

[@dwanpol-lovesdonuts]

Not the 'proto' Eldritch horror. Typhon is the original.

[@annaroselarsen4218]

Hi everyone!

[@michaelmidax8108]

3:31 they also could have disliked the idea of having to be subordinates to their baby brother they just met out nowhere, lbvs. Spend your whole life with your siblings and father's guts only to finally escape and be bossed around by the lil brother you had no clue of until after you become free from the bouls of your father has to be the "lesser of two evils" choice you just go with. 19:32 ironically that is almost exactly what happens when Ares "defeats" Zeus and severs the connection between Olympus and the mortal world.

[@maryatracer154]

Talk about the episode where Cadmus helps Pan distract Typhon. Because Cadmus is awesome!

[@RFSCaveman]

I'd choose either Athena or Hades and Persephone to be in charge.

[@thehermit8723]

Put Hades in charge , he was strict but fair and just. The cosmos whould be working like a perfect clock.

[@camtimmy9905]

I don’t think there should be just one ruler anymore that time has passed

[@CallMeKes]

"In other words, he sounded like a pug snoring." It's funny cuz it's true!

[@princetonwatterson1818]

If u think about it since Sonic the Hedgehog was a compilated version of the same story and has greek origin relation...Sonic was rised by an owl(Longclaw) and saves hum from being kidnaped from a clan of echidna...amd in the game Sonic has to save flickies( birds traped in robots) through out his adventures. There's so much more to that story and Sonic just like our history we are finding what's been left out like a historical mad lib. Think about it🤔😅( especially at the end of most games when Sonic is super and all the birds are flying with him after defeating Robonick/ Eggman)

[@junebrumbeloe6939]

I wish I had made you mad enough to make a "Shut up June" shirt. That's hilarious! And btw SHUT UP DEREK! Keep talking Jon

[@mariak9085]

Loki was always my favorite, his mischievous and self-serving attitude is fascinating. I think Aphrodite is better fitted for the throne though.

[@professorpengu502]

First new law everyone must cheat on their spouse and have sex constantly

[@anyathepanther7977]

So even Zeus cant win against Twitter

[@MohammadMalan]

M ,.t n

[@user-vu1hh2yq7p]

From now on I'm gonna sit in the park and yell ,,IDIOTS!!!'' at the pigeons.

[@kaiumeda6341]

Besides Zeus for me it’s a 3 way tie between: Poseidon Dionysus Pan

[@sirwaldo999]

Athena, no questions

[@addison_v_ertisement1678]

Personally, I'd put Buddah in charge of the pantheon. He is by far the most based.

[@hallo23779]

he isnt in the greek myths or greek 💀

[@kiyeandkoleadventures3461]

To be honest there are a lot of great options for the role of king among the Olympians, but I’d drift towards Hades. Hades is shown to be very just, and even kind, especially compared to his brothers, along with also doing a great job at ruling the underworld. He’s faithful to his wife, doesn’t break into fits of rage, and is as powerful, if not more powerful than Poseidon (He has complete invisibility via his helm). The only other option among the Olympians I can think of would be Athena, but she tends to be a bit trigger happy, turning Medusa into a gorgon when it really wasn’t her fault that she was assaulted. As for non-olympains, I’d figure Hestia (she’s kind of an Olympian, often considered the 13th one) due to her Kindness, or possibly someone like Nyx (she’s a primordial but I figure that’s not too different form a God to rule) given that she’s existed from pretty much the beginning of time (after all she is the sister of time) and she seems pretty laid back, and also VERY powerful, as even Zeus is stated to be afraid of her. Overall though, I’d still role with Hades, as he’s the most reliable pick.

[@rafaelsantos-nl9jd]

Well technically offerings and tributes could be pierced, but only one entity had the power to do this in ancient Greece. this entity being Hestia, goddess of the house and fire, as in ancient greece tributes to the gods were made through burning the tribute, Hestia had control over the entire process, which is why whenever someone did a tribute to the gods, a smaller tribute should be done to Hestia or she could block the tribute. ( probable one of the reason why Hestia has no enemy in greeck myth)

[@cocogames7026]

Jon talk about the vikings and odin

[@PhobiaDeimos]

First myth is my favorite : and if someone else is to be in charge? Easy Hera without a doubt cause who else is holding things together while Zeus is out being a damn horn dog?

[@omniavanitas7893]

And who is keeping things together when Hera is busy persecuting pregnant women and children?

[@Casual-Sage]

Hera has a lot of reasons to hate Zeus. Most of all that he is her brother. He actually SA her, impregnated her and forced her to marry him to consolidate his power. The choice was marry him or she would be banished/shamed for being well r*ped.

[@SavageDarksider-sw7rp]

If not Zeus, then who would marry Hera ?

[@atarishrivastava8603]

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[@Sienisota]

My vote goes to Hecate. She seems to be way more chill than an average Olympian