What archetype is Zeus?
1 Answer
Apr 3, 2018
Primarily, the "Mentor" archetype.
Explanation:
In literature, an archetype is a typical character, an action, or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature.
https://literarydevices.net/archetype/
Of the most common character archetypes, Zeus fits most often into the Mentor or Ruler role, although there are times at which he may also seem to be the villain.
http://www.soulcraft.co/essays/the_12_common_archetypes.html
Note that the references already indicate the differences in both the numbers of archetypes and their definitions. If this is for a class study, be SURE to reference your particular course textbook for the specific archetypes defined.
