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{{Infobox
 
{{Infobox
 
|Box title = Lightning Bolts
 
|Box title = Lightning Bolts
|Image file = Lightning.png
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|Image file = Zeus' lightning bolts by mlpeters.jpg
|Image size = 212
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|Image size = 350
 
|Row 1 title = Creator:
 
|Row 1 title = Creator:
|Row 1 info = [[Elder Cyclops]]
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|Row 1 info = [[Elder Kyclops]]
 
|Row 2 title = Owner(s):
 
|Row 2 title = Owner(s):
 
|Row 2 info = [[Zeus]]
 
|Row 2 info = [[Zeus]]
 
|Row 3 title = Abilities:
 
|Row 3 title = Abilities:
|Row 3 info = Power over sky, storms, and lightning
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|Row 3 info = *Lightning and Storms Manipulation and Generation
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*Smiting and Divine Slaying
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The '''Lightning Bolts''' were the signature weapon and symbol of [[Zeus]].
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}}The '''Lightning Bolts''' were the signature weapon and symbol of [[Zeus]].
   
 
== Myth ==
 
== Myth ==
 
=== Creation ===
 
=== Creation ===
During the [[Titanomachy]], after the [[Cyclops]] were released, the Cyclops were so grateful to the gods, they made gifts for them. Zeus received a bucket which would never run out of Lightning Bolts. Later, it was imbued with the power of the sky. The lightning bolt is the Symbol of Power of Zeus. Zeus and Zeus alone uses a Thunderbolt (unlike the Trident which is used not only by [[Poseidon]], [[Amphitrite]] and [[Triton]]).
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During the [[Titanomachy|Titanomakhy]], after the Cyclops were released, the Cyclops were so grateful to the gods, they made gifts for them. Zeus received a bucket which would never run out of Lightning Bolts. Later, it was imbued with the power of the sky. The lightning bolt is the Symbol of Power of Zeus. Zeus and Zeus alone uses a Thunderbolt (unlike the Trident which is used not only by [[Poseidon]], [[Amphitrite]] and [[Triton]])...
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== Creation ==
 
== Creation ==
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The first of the Thunderbolts were created by the [[Elder Cyclops]].
 
The first of the Thunderbolts were created by the [[Elder Cyclops]].
   
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== Power and Abilities ==
 
== Power and Abilities ==
 
The Bolts themselves were charged with electricity, and would have power over the skies and storms.
 
The Bolts themselves were charged with electricity, and would have power over the skies and storms.
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* Divine Energy Weapon
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** Indestructible Item
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** Divine Magic
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*** Unparalleled Electrokinesis
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*** Unparalleled Atmokinesis
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*** Highly Advanced Smiting
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*** Divine Slaying
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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[[Category:Symbols of Power]]
 
[[Category:Symbols of Power]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 11 November 2019

The Lightning Bolts were the signature weapon and symbol of Zeus.

Myth

Creation

During the Titanomakhy, after the Cyclops were released, the Cyclops were so grateful to the gods, they made gifts for them. Zeus received a bucket which would never run out of Lightning Bolts. Later, it was imbued with the power of the sky. The lightning bolt is the Symbol of Power of Zeus. Zeus and Zeus alone uses a Thunderbolt (unlike the Trident which is used not only by Poseidon, Amphitrite and Triton)...


Creation

The first of the Thunderbolts were created by the Elder Cyclops.

Later Use

While Typhon and Zeus are doing battle, Zeus throws a lightning bolt at Typhon which threw him to a mountain. Zeus, quickly regaining strength, tossed one hundred Lightning Bolts at Typhon, killing him. He then threw his remains into Tartatus.

Power and Abilities

The Bolts themselves were charged with electricity, and would have power over the skies and storms.

  • Divine Energy Weapon
    • Indestructible Item
    • Divine Magic
      • Unparalleled Electrokinesis
      • Unparalleled Atmokinesis
      • Highly Advanced Smiting
      • Divine Slaying

Trivia

  • Sometimes, the bolts are thought to have been stored in a sack or a bucket.

Navigation

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