Chapter 1: Under the Tyranny of Cronus
Verse 1: A Father Who Swallows His Children
As a child, Zeus witnessed his father, Cronus, committing the heinous act of swallowing his own children. Seeing his siblings disappear into his father’s stomach instilled immense fear and anger in the young Zeus.
This was the first trial he endured — the blatant realization of the injustice of his father’s tyranny. Deep within, he harbored a faint yet growing resolve to one day overthrow him.
Verse 2: Not Imprisoned, but Exiled
With the help of his mother, Rhea, Zeus was hidden away and raised in a cave on the island of Crete. Unlike his siblings, who were trapped inside Cronus, Zeus experienced a different kind of imprisonment : solitude.
Being forced to grow up without his family or anyone he could trust became his second trial. This isolation fueled his ambition to become the future king of Olympus.
Verse 3: A Vow to Defy Injustice
Cronus’ rule was steeped in terror, and the world was shackled under the dominion of the Titans.
“How long will this tyranny continue?”
Determined to end this oppression, Zeus secretly trained and gathered allies, preparing for the inevitable war against his father. This marked the pinnacle of his trials.
Chapter 2: The Accidental Encounter with Snowseed
Verse 1: The Rugged Peaks of Crete
While maneuvering in secret to free his siblings, Zeus found himself at the summit of a treacherous mountain in Crete. Seeking to test his strength and wits, he pushed through the harshest terrains.
It was there that he discovered a white, glowing flower, the legendary Snowseed. He recalled an old prophecy:
“This poisonous herb induces visions of profound insight, granting the wisdom needed to combat injustice.”
Verse 2: The Border Between Fate and Coincidence
Though it seemed coincidental that Zeus reached this peak, he felt it was an inevitable step in his destiny. “Could this flower give me the strength to break the chains of tyranny?”
After much contemplation, he built a fire, boiled water, and brewed the Snowseed into a tea.
Verse 3: Chaos Unleashed
The moment he drank it, a scorching heat coursed through his body. His heart pounded wildly, and dizziness overtook him.
Zeus collapsed, falling into a deep trance as his consciousness was pulled into an intense vision.
Before the great war against Cronus had even begun, he was already facing a trial beyond comprehension.
Chapter 3: The Vision of King Kong and the Awakening
Verse 1: First Vision, Cronus and the Devoured Siblings
In the vision, Zeus once again saw Cronus swallowing his siblings. Though he had long known of this horror, the vision made it even more vivid and agonizing.
“This tyranny is the epitome of injustice,” he thought. Yet, a terrifying doubt crept in. If he were to defeat his father using sheer force, would he become another tyrant in his place?
Verse 2: Second Vision : The Shadow of War
Next, he saw a premonition of the Titanomachy — the great war between the Titans and his own forces. The entire world was engulfed in chaos, and countless lives were lost.
“Even if I overthrow injustice through war, won’t war itself create new injustices?”
Guilt and dread consumed him.
Verse 3: The Appearance of King Kong
Then, at the climax of the vision, a colossal figure emerged — the mighty King Kong.
Without words, he conveyed a message to Zeus: “Rebellion must be coupled with love and sacrifice.”
“If you destroy Cronus with mere brute force, you will only create a new tyranny. True salvation requires rebellion infused with love and sacrifice.”
The vision faded, and the searing heat of the Snowseed gradually subsided.
Chapter 4: The Punkyvist War and Rule
Verse 1: The Decision After Awakening
Regaining consciousness, Zeus made a solemn vow: “I will not become a tyrant like my father.”
To achieve this, he realized he needed two things:
- Rebellion : To shatter the rule of the Titans.
- Love and Sacrifice : To ensure that his rule did not become another oppression.
Armed with this resolve, he continued preparing for the Titanomachy, ensuring that the war minimized unnecessary suffering.
Verse 2: A War of Purpose, Not Annihilation
When the war erupted, Zeus wielded thunderbolts and weapons of great power, but he fought with precision, not indiscriminate destruction.
He accepted surrender where possible and refrained from excessive retribution. When Cronus was defeated, Zeus chose to imprison him rather than obliterate him, avoiding the cycle of absolute vengeance.
Verse 3: Becoming the King of Olympus
Upon winning the war, Zeus ascended as the King of Olympus, ushering in a new era.
Unlike traditional myths that depict him as a ruler prone to arrogance and indulgence, this text suggests that his experience with Snowseed shaped him into a ruler striving to reduce injustice while upholding the values of love and sacrifice.
Verse 4: Power Sharing with His Siblings
Rather than hoarding power like Cronus, Zeus divided dominion among his siblings. Poseidon ruling the seas, Hades governing the underworld, and himself presiding over the skies.
This was not just delegation but a system of checks and balances, designed to prevent another cycle of absolute control.
Chapter 5: The Realization of a Creator and the Completion of Rule
Verse 1: Recognizing a Higher Creator
Despite his supreme power, Zeus came to a humbling realization through the Snowseed vision : there was a creator beyond him.
“I may be the strongest god, but I did not create this world. Could it be that an even greater being orchestrated this chaos for a purpose?”
This realization instilled in him a sense of humility.
Verse 2: The Post-War Era
As a ruler, Zeus intervened minimally, allowing the world to unfold while only stepping in when injustice grew too great.
Though he still wielded thunderbolts to strike down mortals at times, this text interprets those actions as warnings meant to lead them toward enlightenment rather than sheer punishment.
Verse 3: Injustice, Love, and Sacrifice
While human conflicts never truly ceased, Zeus upheld his philosophy of rebellion, love, and sacrifice.
Whenever gods or rulers abused their power, he unleashed his thunder to uphold balance, ensuring that the weak were not entirely crushed.
The text suggests that while his rule was not perfect, it was significantly less oppressive than the age of Cronus.
Verse 4: The Hidden Scripture
It is said that Zeus recorded his experience with the Snowseed in a hidden text — the Zeus Punkyvist Manuscript — sealed within a secret chamber in Olympus.
This manuscript allegedly contains his insights on the existence of a higher creator, the lessons from King Kong’s vision, and the importance of rebellion intertwined with love and sacrifice.
Verse 5: Conclusion and Reflection
The Book of Zeus presents a reimagined narrative — depicting him not as a mere supreme deity but as a ruler who, through his experience with Snowseed, learned the Punkyvist philosophy of rebellion, love, and sacrifice.
Though not a perfect ruler, Zeus succeeded in reducing the injustices of the past, proving that true leadership requires both strength and wisdom.
Final Passage from the Book of Zeus
“I am Zeus, son of Cronus…
Through Snowseed, I met King Kong in a vision…
Rebellion, love, and sacrifice — this is Punkyvism…
Though I am a god, I came to understand the presence of a greater creator.
I strove to counter injustice wherever it arose.”
- Book of Zeus, Chapter 5
