Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology, is known for carrying his favorite weapon, the thunderbolt. The thunderbolt was made for him by the mythical creatures, the Cyclops. Zeus is the god of the sky who controls lightning and thunder, and he is often depicted as hurling thunderbolts and causing violent storms that wreak havoc on earth. He is believed to be in total control of the weather and all-natural phenomena such as storms, earthquakes, and droughts.