Cronos and the Tyranny of Time • Greek Mythology S01•E04

Season 1 • Episode 4 – Definitive Greek Mythology Series 🏛️

Cronus and the Tyranny of Time

In this third chapter of our mythic journey, witness the rise of fear, rebellion, and destiny. Consumed by Gaia’s prophecy, Cronus—the Titan king and god of time—devours his children to prevent his downfall: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Poseidon.

But Rhea, driven by grief and defiance, deceives Cronus with a stone, saving the newborn Zeus. Hidden in the caves of Crete under Gaia’s protection, Zeus grows as a storm brews over the cosmos. The swallowed gods stir within Cronus’s belly, the Titans waver, and time itself trembles.

🌌 This is the story of a mother’s unbreakable will, the roots of divine rebellion, and the dawn of a new cosmic order.

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📚 Glossary
• Cronus: Titan king, god of time, devourer of his children.
• Rhea: Titan queen, mother of the Olympians, architect of rebellion.
• Gaia: Primordial earth goddess, source of prophecy and protector of Zeus.
• Zeus: Future king of the gods, hidden in Crete to fulfill the prophecy.
• Hestia: Goddess of the hearth, first child swallowed by Cronus.
• Demeter: Goddess of the harvest, swallowed by Cronus.
• Hera: Future queen of the gods, swallowed by Cronus.
• Hades: God of the underworld, swallowed by Cronus.
• Poseidon: God of the seas, swallowed by Cronus.
• Prophecy: Gaia’s foretelling of Cronus’ downfall by one of his children.
• Crete: Sacred island where Zeus was hidden and raised.
• Amalthea: Nymph or goat who nurtured Zeus in Crete.
• Ida: Nymph who raised Zeus, guardian of Mount Ida.
• Curetes: Warrior-dancers who guarded Zeus with chants and shields.
• Sickle: The weapon of Cronus, symbol of tyranny and time.

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