Arrian (2nd century CE) – Anabasis of Alexander (Book 3.3.1)
"When Alexander reached the temple of Zeus-Ammon, the priests declared him a son of the god, for Zeus is worshipped in all lands, though by many names."
Lucian of Samosata (2nd century CE) – Zeus the Tragedian
"The Syrians, the Phrygians, the Persians—all call upon their gods, yet in each name, I hear but another cry for Zeus."
Plato, 4th Century BCE, Book of Laws 4
"Zeus, the eternal guardian of justice, sees all, knows all, and punishes those who defy divine law."
Herodotus (5th century BCE) – Histories (Book 2.42)
"The Egyptians call their highest god Amun, whom the Greeks identify with Zeus. For it is their belief that he is the ruler of all and the father of gods and men."
Homer (8th century BCE) – Iliad (Book 8, 18-27)
"For Zeus is mightier than all gods and men. He holds the balance of fate in his hands, and no one can escape his will."
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