DIVINE MYTHS (First generation - Rise of Zeus)

Who are the parents of the Titans, Cyclopes, and Hecatonchires in Greek mythology?

Gaia (Earth) and Ouranos (Sky).

What significant event does Kronos commit against his children, and what does it lead to?

Kronos swallows his children out of fear of a prophecy, leading Rhea to save Zeus.

What is the name of the battle in which Zeus and the Olympians fought against Kronos and the Titans?

The Titanomachy.

Who assists Zeus by forging his thunderbolts in the Titanomachy?

The Cyclopes assist Zeus by forging his thunderbolts.

What strategy does Rhea use to save Zeus from Kronos?

She hides Zeus in Crete and tricks Kronos by giving him a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes.

What outcome follows the Titanomachy for the Titans?

The Titans are cast into Tartarus by the Olympians.

Who does Zeus battle in the Typhonomachy?

Zeus battles the monster Typhon.

What is the result of the Gigantomachy for the Giants?

The Giants are defeated by Zeus and the Olympians.

Which figures from mythology are prominent celestial bodies, including the sun and moon?

Helios (sun), Selene (moon), and Eos (dawn).

Who is Prometheus

A Titan who created humanity from clay, stole fire for mortals, and was punished by Zeus by being chained to a rock where an eagle consumed his liver daily.

Who is Pandora

The first woman, created by Zeus, who released all evils (sickness, toil, death) into the world by opening a jar, leaving only hope inside.

What are The Five Ages of Man

A sequence of declining human eras: Gold (peaceful), Silver (childish and arrogant), Bronze (violent), Heroes (semi-divine), and Iron (Hesiod's present era of hardship and moral decay).

What is The Titanomachy

A 10-year war where Zeus, his siblings, the Cyclopes, and Hecatonchires battled Kronos and the Titans, resulting in the Olympians' victory and the Titans' imprisonment in Tartarus.

What is The Typhonomachy

The battle in which Zeus defeated the monster Typhon (born from Gaia), imprisoning him beneath Mount Etna.

What is The Gigantomachy

The conflict where Zeus and the Olympians, aided by Heracles, defeated the Giants who were born from Ouranos’s blood.

Who are The Horai (Seasons)

Daughters of Zeus and Themis, personifying order (Eunomia), justice (Dikē), and peace (Eirēnē), symbolizing the harmony of nature and society under divine law.

Who are The Muses

Nine goddesses of arts, poetry, and history, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory), who inspire creation through remembrance and divine insight.

What characterizes the Third Generation in Greek mythology, also known as The Olympians?

It marks the establishment of divine order, where Zeus and his siblings rule from Mount Olympus, representing a shift from chaos to structure, civilization, and moral law.

Who are considered the 'Older Olympians' and what do they embody?

The first six children of Cronus and Rhea: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. They embody the foundations of world order: family, fertility, marriage, the sea, and justice.

What is Anthropomorphism in Greek Mythology?

It is the portrayal of gods with human form, emotions, and flaws. This human-like form made them relatable yet still divine, reflecting human psychology.

Who is Hestia and what are her key characteristics and symbols?

Hestia is the Goddess of the Hearth and Sacred Fire, eldest child of Cronus and Rhea. She is a virgin goddess representing domestic unity and peace, receiving the first and last offering at sacrifices. Her symbols are flame, hearth, and domestic stability.

Who is Zeus and what are his roles and symbols?

Zeus is the King of the Gods and Ruler of Sky and Justice. His symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree, and scepter. He defeated the Titans and Typhon, maintains cosmic justice (dikē), and oversees oaths and hospitality (xenia).

Who are The Moirai (Fates) and what is their function?

The Moirai (Fates) are daughters of Zeus and Themis (or Nyx), consisting of Clotho (spins the thread of life), Lachesis (measures it), and Atropos (cuts it). They represent the inescapable limits of fate, which even Zeus respects.

Who is Poseidon and what are his Epithets, Animals, or symbols.

Poseidon is the God of the Sea, Earthquakes, and Horses. His epithets include "Earth-Shaker" and "God of the Depths," and his symbols are the trident, horses, and dolphins.

Who is Hera and what are his Epithets, animals, or Symbols.

Hera is the Queen of the Gods and Goddess of Marriage and Family. Her epithets include "Argive" and "Peacock Goddess," and her symbols are the peacock, cow, and wedding ring.