Question: “You don’t believe in Zeus, I’m assuming. Why do you think he was created, why did people believe in him, and why don’t they anymore?”
Answer: Actually, I do believe in Zeus. So you assume incorrectly. Let me explain.
“the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons” (1 Corinthians 10:20)
“The god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:4)
“the devil… was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44)
“Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14)
“I know where you live—where Satan has his throne… where Satan lives.” (Revelation 2:13)
“The throne of Satan [is] Probably a reference to the altar to Zeus, located at the top of Pergamum’s acropolis, and which hailed him as savior. [1]
It was a “famous giant altar of Zeus (120 by 112 feet) overlook[ing] the city on its citadel.” [2]
“All this I will give you,” [the kingdoms of the Earth] he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9)
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)
“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined… If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?” (Matthew 12:26)
“But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.” (Daniel 10:13)