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Atlas was the son of Iapetus, the Titan who embodied Mortal Life (his sons were Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus and Menoetius). So that means that Kronos was Atlas' Uncle (as Iapetus was Kronos' brother). Since Kronos was Zeus' father, that means that Atlas and Zeus are first cousins.
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How are atlas as zeus related?
The father of Atlas was Iapetos, the son of Gaia and Ouranos, Iapetos was a brother of Kronos, the father of Zeus.
How are Atlas and Zeus related?
Zeus and Atlas are first cousins. Both Zeus and Atlas share the same paternal grandparents, Gaia and Uranus. Zeus' parents are Cronus and Rhea (who are themselves siblings) and his uncle is Iapetus, who sired Atlas with an unknown mother.
What is a book of maps is named for this titan cursed by Zeus?
The book of maps is named an "atlas," after the titan Atlas who was cursed by Zeus to hold up the heavens for eternity.
Why was the Greek god atlas punished by Zeus?
he was punished because he was on the opposing team of Zeus in the in the great war. instead of throwing atlas into tartaras, Zeus gave atlas the special punishment of holding the sky.
Who was the mythological god who held the world on his shoulders Zeus or atlas?
It was Atlas
Who was Titan compelled by Zeus to support the sky?
Atlas
Who was punished by Zeus and had to carry the earth on his back?
atlas
What happend to Atlas and why did it happen?
Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens forever because he opposed Zeus.
What part did Atlas play in the creation of the world?
Atlas was punished by Zeus who made him hold up the heavens.
What did Zeus make atlas do?
Carry the weight of the heavens
Who is greek god atlas?
Atlas is a greek Titan who holds the sky up for punishment by the mighty god Zeus.
Why was one of Zeus' sons turned to stone?
I cannot remember this. Are you perhaps thinking of Atlas, who was turned to stone by Perseus who showed him Medusas head? Atlas was a Titan, a relative of Zeus but not his son.
