One day, when Zeus was having one of infamous parties, he thought to himself, "This is getting really old; I wish I had some other way to amuse myself." Then it finally dawned on him," I know what I shall do, I'll make a planet and stick some really neat stuff on there, and call it Earth!" So, he snuck off (without being caught) and went off to draw up his plan.
Zeus thought long and hard about his planet. What should it look like, who should inhabit it? Being the leader of the gods and goddess's, Zeus could do what ever he desired. Zeus began to lay our his plan. He would rule the earth, but first he would create the heavens. The heavens would surround the earth and protect it from the prying eyes of other would-be rulers who might try to usurp the Great Zeus. As God of the skies, Zeus created the clouds with a single huge blowing of his breath. Next, he created the infamous ligtheningbolt with a snap of his fingers. He clapped his mighty hands and there became thunder. When Zeus felt sad, the clouds wept and the rain would fall. When he was angry, the thunder would roar and the lightening would rip open the skies. His mighty skies were a humbling sight. But once again, Zeus became disenchanted with his creation and decided it was time to
"Hmmm, where do I want to put this planet Earth of mine? Not too far from the sun, otherwise it will fail." Then, he gets all the finer points worked out, and makes Earth the third planet from the sun. Zeus, first only has Earth filled with water & sea life to inhabit it. That has Zeus occupied for a few months, but then loses interest. To make life more challenging for the sea creatures Zeus adds lands, which make them very angry.