This article is about iteration from the original Clash of the Titans. For the version from 1981., see Zeus (Clash of the Titans 2010).
Zeus is a supporting character in the 1981 film Clash of the Titans. He is the leader of the Olympians and also the father of the film's protagonist, Perseus.
Zeus is portrayed by the late Laurence Olivier.
History[]
Background[]
Sometime before the events of the films, Zeus led a war against the Titans. He and the gods were victorious; however, only two remained: Medusa the gorgon and The Kraken.
He was made the King of the Gods and ended up marrying his sister, Hera. However, Zeus had affairs with many goddesses and mortal women. He once tried to mate with Thetis, one of the most beautiful sea goddesses
Original Film[]
Zeus is told by Poseidon that his former lover Danae and his son, Perseus, has been tossed into the sea by her father, King Acrisius. He orders Poseidon to unleash the Kraken as punishment to destroy the city of Argos.
In the final act of the film, Zeus sees his son collapse out of exhaustion on the Joppa colosseum. Zeus uses magic to restore his son to health. In doing so, Perseus saves Andromeda in time, using Medusa's head to petrify the Kraken and turn it to stone.
Proud of his son, Zeus proclaims his son is triumphant. Most of the gods fear other heroes like Perseus. However, Zeus adds that his son is fortunate and wishes none of the gods enact vengeance on Perseus and instead for him to live a happy life with Andromeda. He predicts they will rule wisely, have fine sons, and leave a legacy behind. He tells his fellow gods to have his daughter-in-law Andromeda, son Perseus, Pegasus, and even the vain Cassiopeia be placed memorialized as constellations in the stars. He proclaims that the stars will tell their stories until the end of time and that men will look up to them whenever they feel lost.
Remake[]
- Main article: Zeus (Clash of the Titans 2010)