By the Beard of Zeus.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An oath invoking a Greek god to express surprise or emphasis.
- In plain terms
- I swear by Zeus.
- What can you take from it?
- Old myths persist as colorful exclamations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we still use old oaths?
- What words show surprise?
Another view
It assumes familiarity with Greek myth.
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