Cronus
Roman Name: Saturn
Titan- Ruler of the Universe
Character Traits
Bearded Man
Baby of Family
Relationships
Siblings: Other Titans
Wife/Sister: Rhea
Children: Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Hera
Interesting Facts
- He killed his dad and took his powers.
- His parents told him that one of his children would overthrow him, so he swallowed them all when they were born (or so he thought).
- When Zeus was born, Cronus' wife tricked him and he swallowed rocks wrapped in a blanket instead.
- Zeus gave him a drink that made him throw up all his siblings.
- The Titanic was named after the Titans because it was the largest ship in 1912.
Strengths
Powerful- He allied with most of the Titans and the river goddess Styx to battle the Olympians.
Determined- He did what he needed to do in order to survive.
Weaknesses
Violent- His violent actions caused his wife to want to overthrow him.
Family- His wife and mother connived against him. His family was the cause of his paranoia.
Works Cited
Bryany, Megan E. Mythlopedia Oh My Gods. NY: Scholastic, 2010. Print.
"CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN." CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.
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D'Aulaire, Ingri, and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1962. Print.
"Fast Facts On: Kronos." About.com Travel. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.
Littleton, Scott C. Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology: Vol. 3. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish, 2005. Print.