In this article I will share with you 4 powerful prayers to Zeus, the king and ruler of all gods of the ancient Greek pantheon. He is the anthropomorphized incarnation of wisdom and divine power. He rains terror on his enemies with thunderbolts cast with great fury.

The thunderbolts symbolize raw and unforgiving power, but also his ability to give immediate enlightenment and wisdom to those that pray to him or summon him. Thus being “struck by lightning”, symbolically speaking, can be either a positive or a negative experience, depending on whether we are in good or in bad terms with Zeus.

To take a modern example, I find significant David Icke’s story of being struck by lightning while on a trip in Argentina, an experience that had a profound change on his thinking and his life’s mission. From a goalie and a sports broadcaster to a spiritual savant and guru! He is only one of many people changed by the universally revered god of lightning and thunder.

If you want to ask for favor from Zeus, the simplest way to do so is through earnest and heartfelt prayer. In order to help my spiritual brothers and sisters, I’ve compiled 4 powerful prayers to Zeus. Use them whenever you need a little extra of his divine power, protection and guidance in your life.

Prayer to Zeus for Strength and Power

Zeus the king of lesser gods

I raise my cup and my heart

My wish is clear for you to see

As is all that troubles me

I wish with all my bleeding heart

That out of many I’ll stand apart

To power, glory, all that’s great

 In my journey’s blessed fate

From your hand as to a son

Grow my powers till I’ve won

Prayer to Zeus to Crush Your Enemies

As the mighty Cronus fell

On his throne you climbed instead

Mighty Zeus from ancient land

Shooting lightning from your hand

You that rule on mountain far

Raise my strength to bruise and scar

All lamenting that my star

Grows in length and width and shine

Zeus light up my rivals pyre

Zeus light up my rivals pyre

Zeus light up my rivals pyre

Prayer to Zeus for Wisdom

Zeus the king of lesser gods

The wisest ruler known to man

You bore great Athens out your head 

With righteous voice still command

And on your counsel we depend

How I wish to be as wise

So lesser men I can despise

But out of love command them still

With the patience you instill

Prayer to Zeus for Protection

Father Zeus, I ask of thee

To make my home a castle keep

It’s walls to climb much too steep

And make my flesh tough as steel

So that foes won’t dare come near

Then make my voyage safe and light

And my slumber safe at night

To conclude

These prayers to Zeus can be used anytime during the day. Read them out loud, silently, or even better, memorize them. If you want to make a habit of these prayers, it’s best to pray once in the morning, afternoon and before sleep.