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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos was the leader and youngest of the Titans, the children of Gaia and Uranus. Cronus castrated and overthrew his father and then ruled
Rhea offers to Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes, in place of the newborn Zeus. Red-figure ceramic vase, c. 460–450 BC, Metropolitan Museum
Rhea offers to Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes, in place of the newborn Zeus. Red-figure ceramic vase, c. 460–450 BC, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Mutilation of Uranus by Saturn [Cronus], 16th-century oil painting by Giorgio Vasari
The Mutilation of Uranus by Saturn [Cronus], 16th-century oil painting by Giorgio Vasari
Cronus devouring one of his sons, 17th-century oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens
Cronus devouring one of his sons, 17th-century oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens
Rhea giving the rock to Cronus, 19th-century painted frieze by Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Rhea giving the rock to Cronus, 19th-century painted frieze by Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Uranus (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Uranus, sometimes written Ouranos, is the personification of the sky and one of the Greek primordial deities. According to Hesiod, Uranus was the son and husband of Gaia, with whom
Cronus
…and mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos ( or ; Ancient Greek: Κρόνος) was the leader and youngest of the Titans, the children of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). Cronus castrated and overthrew his father and then ruled during the mythological Golden Age until he himself was overthrown by his own son Zeus…
Uranus depicted on the Gigantomachy frieze, Pergamon Altar, Pergamon Museum
Uranus depicted on the Gigantomachy frieze, Pergamon Altar, Pergamon Museum