Greek Mythology Flashcards

Flashcards about Greek Mythology - Olden Times, Gaea, the Titans, Cronus.

How were the Greek gods similar to mortals? How were they different?

The Greek gods looked and acted like people, but were taller, more handsome, and could do no wrong.

What did Uranus do to upset Mother Earth?

Uranus seized his children and threw them into Tartarus.

Name all the children of Gaea and Uranus.

6 Titans & 6 Titanesses, 3 Cyclopes, 3 sons with 50 heads and 100 arms.

Who became the lord of the Universe after Uranus, and how did he get this position?

Cronus became the lord of the Universe by daring to obey his mother and taking a sickle to his father, Uranus.

What did Cronus do to all of his children? Why?

Cronus swallowed the newborns in fear that they would one day overthrow him.

How did Rhea and Mother Earth fool Cronus?

Rhea wrapped a rock in baby clothes and tricked Cronus into swallowing the rock instead of the newborn. Rhea then hid the baby in a secret cave on the Island of Crete.

Who was the sixth child of Rhea, hidden in youth?

Zeus