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Kronos and the goddess of the earth fathered Zeus and other children. Kronos ate Zeus and the children, and someone fed Kronos something that made him throw up the kids, who were just fine. Zeus, Hades, and poseidon then overthrew kronos and took over the earth, starting a new age.

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Is Zeus a bastard?

Zeus is not typically referred to as a bastard in mythology. He is often portrayed as the king of the gods and the father of many other gods and mortals. However, the exact parentage of Zeus can vary depending on the mythological tradition or story being told.


What is hades birth story?

He was eaten by his father with his other siblings exept Zeus the youngest. Zeus grew up and fought coronos, won and freed his siblings from their dads stomach.


What Greek myth or legend is Zeus in?

Zeus is in many greek myths. Lena and the swan, the war with the Titans, birth of perseus, Hercules, the tale of Troy, The Illiad, the story of Tiresias, etc...


How is Dionysus related to Zeus?

Dionysus is the son of Zeus and the mortal woman, Semele. While Zeus is the king of the gods and governs various aspects of life, Dionysus is the god of wine, celebrations, and ecstasy. Despite his divine parentage, Dionysus is often associated with a more earthly and wild nature compared to Zeus.


What is the story of Athena's birth?

When Zeus's first wife, the Oceanid Metis, gave birth to their first child, Zeus swallowed the child in fear of a prophecy that said that one day, one of Zeus's children would pose a threat to Zeus. Nine months later, Zeus got a severe headache. He asked the god of the smiths, Hephaestus, to comfort him. Hephaestus willingly obeyed and opened Zeus's head to see what was wrong with him by hitting Zeus's head with an ax. As soon as he did, he was shocked when a full-grown woman sprang from Zeus's head, wearing full battle armor, shouting warlike cries. Ever since that day, Zeus had a favorite child: Athena. That is the story of how Athena was born.

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Is Melissa a daughter of Zeus?

In some versions of Greek mythology, Melissa is a nymph or a priestess, not a daughter of Zeus. The parentage of Melissa can vary depending on the specific myth or story being referenced.


Is Zeus a bastard?

Zeus is not typically referred to as a bastard in mythology. He is often portrayed as the king of the gods and the father of many other gods and mortals. However, the exact parentage of Zeus can vary depending on the mythological tradition or story being told.


What story is rhea the greek titan in?

The birth of Zeus, and the rearing of Dionysus.


What is the meaning of parentage?

Descent from parents or ancestors; parents or ancestors considered with respect to their rank or character; extraction; birth; as, a man of noble parentage.


How can a birth certificate help you chart a family tree?

It displays parentage.


What is the story of the Roman deity Jupiter?

Jupiter is the equivalent of Zeus, of the Greek myths. So, if you were looking for a specific "story" of Zeus, I would say the story of his birth and rising up to kill his tyrant father, Cronus, called Saturn in Roman myth, is his "story". Zeus, or Jupiter, is the leader of the Olympic gods in Greek myth, and likewise in Roman myth.


What is hades birth story?

He was eaten by his father with his other siblings exept Zeus the youngest. Zeus grew up and fought coronos, won and freed his siblings from their dads stomach.


What is the birth name of Zeus Mendoza?

Zeus Mendoza's birth name is Jesus Mendoza.


What Greek myth or legend is Zeus in?

Zeus is in many greek myths. Lena and the swan, the war with the Titans, birth of perseus, Hercules, the tale of Troy, The Illiad, the story of Tiresias, etc...


Which of Zeus' wives was angered about Zeus' birth of Hercules?

It was Hera, who was the only wife of Zeus.


How is Dionysus related to Zeus?

Dionysus is the son of Zeus and the mortal woman, Semele. While Zeus is the king of the gods and governs various aspects of life, Dionysus is the god of wine, celebrations, and ecstasy. Despite his divine parentage, Dionysus is often associated with a more earthly and wild nature compared to Zeus.


What is the story of Athena's birth?

When Zeus's first wife, the Oceanid Metis, gave birth to their first child, Zeus swallowed the child in fear of a prophecy that said that one day, one of Zeus's children would pose a threat to Zeus. Nine months later, Zeus got a severe headache. He asked the god of the smiths, Hephaestus, to comfort him. Hephaestus willingly obeyed and opened Zeus's head to see what was wrong with him by hitting Zeus's head with an ax. As soon as he did, he was shocked when a full-grown woman sprang from Zeus's head, wearing full battle armor, shouting warlike cries. Ever since that day, Zeus had a favorite child: Athena. That is the story of how Athena was born.