In Greek mythology, Zeus (classical Greek: Ζεύς [Zeús]; modern Greek: Δίας [Days]; Latin: Zeus), is a deity who is sometimes called the "father of the gods." and men", who governs the gods of Olympus like a father over a family, so that even those who were not his natural children address him as such. He is the king of the gods and oversees the universe. He is the god of the sky and thunder and therefore of energy. His attributes include the scepter and crown (as symbols of his power), the thunderbolt, the eagle, the bull and the oak. In addition to his Indo-European heritage, the classic "cloud gatherer" Zeus also obtained certain iconographic features from ancient Near Eastern cultures, such as the scepter. Zeus was commonly depicted by Greek artists in two poses: standing, advancing with a thunderbolt raised in his right hand, and seated majestically.