Titans Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Titans?
A
They were gods that came before the Olympians.
2
Q
Who was Cronus and what did he do?
A
He was the youngest of the Titans and castrated his father, Uranus, to become king of the Titans
3
Q
What did Uranus prophesies and what did Cronus do to combat this?
A
That Cronus’ children would rise against him, so Cronus swallowed them
4
Q
Who was Cronus’ wife and what did she do?
A
She was called Rhea and she hid Zeus and brought him up in secret
5
Q
What did Zeus do after he grew up?
A
He managed to free his siblings and in revenge they waged war against Cronus and the Titans for control of the cosmos.
6
Q
Who were the two Titans who avoided punishment and what happened to them?
A
Prometheus
Atlas - had to hold up the heavens for eternity
