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When Atlas and the other Titans revolted with Cronus, Zues struck down Cronus with a thunderbolt

Well, Zeus actually did overthrow Cronos in the end, but Cronos ate all his sons to prevent them from overthrowing him. But Zeus escape before Cronos could eat him.

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Who is the son of cronos?

The son of Cronos is Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Cronos, who was the leader of the Titans, swallowed his children to prevent them from overthrowing him. However, Zeus was saved by his mother, Rhea, and eventually led a rebellion against Cronos, ultimately freeing his siblings and establishing himself as the ruler of Mount Olympus.


Where did Cronos come from?

In Greek mythology, Cronos (or Kronos) is one of the Titans, born from the primordial deities Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). He is often associated with time and is best known for overthrowing his father, Uranus, and ruling during the Golden Age. Cronos is also infamous for swallowing his own children to prevent them from usurping his power, a fate that ultimately led to his downfall at the hands of his son, Zeus.


How did rhea prevent cronos from swallowing Zeus?

Rhea prevented Cronos from swallowing Zeus by secretly giving birth to him in a cave on Mount Ida and then wrapping a stone in swaddling clothes, which Cronos swallowed instead, believing it to be his newborn son. Rhea then hid Zeus and raised him away from Cronos, allowing him to grow strong enough to challenge his father. Eventually, Zeus would return to confront Cronos, leading to the Titanomachy and the overthrow of the Titans.


Which god overthrew cronos?

Zeus was the god that overthrew cronos


Who birthed Zeus?

In Greek Mythology Rhea and Cronos bore Zeus. Cronos was birthed by Uranus and Gaia.


What greek god came first?

Cronos (Improved by Connor O'Brien) Actually, it was Zeus... Cronos was a Titan, and also Zeus, Poseidon's, and Hades father. actually cronos came first and Zeus was the youngest out of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera and Hestia


What did Zeus do after he dethroned cronos?

He (Zeus) became king of the gods.


Is Zeus son of Cronos?

Yes


What was Zeus fathers name?

Cronos.


How many kids did cronos had?

cronos had 5 kids. but zeus was the only living child.


Who is parents of hades and Zeus?

Rhea and Cronos are the parents of Zeus and Hades.


Did Zeus eat his parents?

Zeus didn't eat his parents. His dad, Cronos, ate his 5 brothers and sisters. The story began when Cronos killed his father then got a prophecy saying that one of his children will overthrow him. He ate everyone of his children EXCEPT Zeus. Rhea gave Cronos a rock to eat instead of Zeus. She was tricky and told a shepard to raise Zeus. He was raised by bees and a goat instead. Zeus overthrew Cronos and Cronos vomited up Zeus' brothers and sisters.