The symbolism of Jupiter

Although Jupiter is described as a "Planet", its symbolism is that of a god. Nevertheless, the physical planet is impressive and a very suitable choice for the King of the Gods. Jupiter is a symbol of power and authority, and whether he is Zeus or Jupiter, Thor or Indus, he is never left alone, always having to face challenges to that power. The myths that surround him only serve to show that once you have power you can never relax, there are competitors, family and even people you thought you could trust out to topple you. A major lesson the myths provide us with, is that the lust for power and control comes with an equal lust for sex - and it is sex, not love. According to Hesiod, for example, Zeus had seven wives and a number of mistresses. But the lesson these myths attempted to convey was that those seeking power, money and control are generally not loving. Indeed many of the Greek myths perfectly capture the nature of the Jupiter man, surrounded by ‘hangers-on, completely lacking in conscience, unfaithful, inconstant, driven by a lust for power and status, wealth and control. So far the role of the Jupiter figure sounds negative and almost thankless. This archetype must be one of the most lonely of all. But the Jupiter archetype is essential, as they provide the focus for the creative. Without the power and wealth of the patron, the imaginative gifted individuals who serve to create a better world would not function. The so called failings of such men and women – are only failings when they apply their talents to creating empires that serve no one.
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CREDITS

PAINTINGS
Eros and Zeus by Peter Paul Rubens
Zeus – Hermitage St. Petersburg
Thor by nicadom on DeviantArt
St Petersburg – Hermitage museum – Jupiter
Indra battles Ravana – British Museum
Poseidon battling a Giant (probably Polybotes), red-figure cup c. 500–450 BC (Cabinet des Medailles 573)
The assassination of Julius Caesar, painted by William Holmes Sullivan, c. 1888
Eloisa_and_Abelard – Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale
Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale from the Forerunner
Eleanor Fortesque-Brickdale – Golden book of famous women (1919) Catherine of Aragon
Peter-Paul-Rubens - the-rape-of-the-daughters-of-leucippus-1618-
Jupiter and Juno on Mount Ida – James Barry
The Abduction of Europa - Noël-Nicolas Coypel, French, 1690 – 1734
Antin Losenko - Zeus and Themis 1769
Sandro Botticelli – Three Graces in Primavera
Pietro Liberi - Jupiter in the guise of Diana and the nymph Callisto
Cesare da Sesto After Leonardo da Vinci, Leda and the Swan, 1510-1515.
Jupiter and Juno - Annibale Carracci - 1597 - Farnese Gallery, Rome
Jove and Semele (1695) by Sebastiano Ricci
Bernini - Proserpina
Portrait of Pope Julius II - Raphael.
Julius in The Mass at Bolsena – Raphael
Pope Julius II on the walls of the conquered city of Mirandola (oil on canvas by Raffaello Tancredi, 1890, City Hall of Mirandola)
Portrait_of_Niccolò_Machiavelli_Cristofano_di_Papi_dell'Altissimo
Apostolic_Benediction_and_Plenary_Indulgence_Parchment_1948_Oct_26_Pope_Pius_XII_to_Della_Mora_Antonietta
Odoardo Perini – Jupiter and Semele
Apollo Pursuing Daphne - Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) - PD-art-100

VIDEO EFFECTS AND FOOTAGE

Jupiter Planet Space 3D Animation| Free HD Stock Footage
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=gHR13GPKhcw

A Travel through the Solar System HD
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vI2ZsIw0iWU

Planet jupiter free stock footage
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ypp6rdsn8A8

Free Video Footage Jupiter Planet in space
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UwvEe9dh88o

Jupiter Footage by Voyager 1 & 2 1979 with Original Sound
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=KOBGrCEMT2c

Forbidden Sistine Chapel Footage
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=gHfj8eZ7NJM

Blood of Zeus - Hera Stabs Zeus
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bfRXTJYEkNg

MUSIC

00:00 Haunted Forest - TrackTribe

02:29 Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32 - IV. Jupiter
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=WYje4UiuSWY

05:04 Blood Kiss - Hainbach
07:30 Vespers on the Shore - Mini Vandals
09:33 Shadoma - The Mini Vandals
12:09 Confliction & Catharsis - Asher Fulero
15:06 Surrender - Asher Fulero
17:22 Haunted Forest - TrackTribe