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Titanomachy: The story of dethroning own

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Discover the epic tale of Titanomachy in Greek mythology. This story tells of the Titans who
overthrew their father Uranus to rule the world. But their reign was short-lived as they were
ultimately defeated by the Olympian gods led by Zeus. The Titanomachy is a testament to the
power of the gods and the consequences of defying the natural order. Experience the thrilling
battle that determined the fate of the cosmos and learn about the enduring legacy of the
Olympian gods.

After the fall of Uranus, Cronus took the throne. He and another titan named Ria gave birth to
some children who afterward became the Olympian gods. Ria received her mother Gia's love
and affection while Cronus was haunted by the fear of losing the throne like his father so he
devoured his children just after their birth. Ria begged to spare her children but failed to soften
the hard heart of the tyrant titan and her all efforts failed. She promised herself that she
wouldn't let any of her be devoured by the monster. Ria became pregnant again but this time
she had a plan. She hid herself on the island of Crete where she intended to give birth away to
Cronus. She gave birth to a child having incredible power that made her realize that the women
of birth had woven a glorious future for her child and the child was none other than Zeus.

He was left with the nymphs and Caribbeans who beat their shields to muffle the supreme cry
of the divine baby. Ria took a stone wrapped it with a cloth and gave it to her husband who was
waiting for another child to devour. As he devoured the stone Ria wept on the ground but this
time her tears were of joy to be able to save her child. On the island of Crete Zeus was
breastfed with the milk of amalfia/amothia goat that strengthened him every day. He was
informed by a powerful eagle that later became his sacred bird. As Zeus ripened to adolescence
he was filled with grandeur and the urge to free his siblings imprisoned in the stomach of
Cronus. He was unexpectedly visited by Mitus, an intelligent being, who offered him the divine
elixir that would sap Cronus's strength. Zeus dressed as an ordinary cup bearer offered Cronus
the elixir to quench his thirst that made him regurgitate his devoured kids with the stone.

First came Hestia, the goddess of heart and warmth, then came Demeter the goddess of
agriculture followed by Hera goddess of marriage, and next was Hades the god of the
underworld. Lastly Poseidon the god of the sea, these were the first six Olympian gods.

Releasing his siblings, Zeus and his siblings gave rise to a battle to overthrow the tyranny of
Cronus the war is known as Titanomachy. While in Mount Othris Cronus summoned his titan
allies to the great battle where Atlas was given the responsibility of general. The plain of the
Thessaly was the battlefield between the gods and Titans. Titans imposed themselves on the
gods which led Zeus to look for reinforcement in Tartarus where he released a one-eyed
creature named Cyclops which in a gesture of gratitude made weapons for the gods. Zeus
received his lightning bolt and Poseidon was gifted his majestic Trident capable of making
tsunamis and earthquakes, while Hades got the helm of terror that gave him invisibility.
However, the scale seemed to tip on the Titans' side then Zeus decided to free the
hecatonceris, giants with 100 arms and 50 heads. These horrendous creatures had a
remarkable impact on the battle. Zeus gathered all his power and struck it at Cronus's head
which made the earth tremble. Cronus and his allies were condemned to a perpetual existence
in Tartarus. Atlas was condemned to a special punishment to bear the weight of the celestial
sphere throughout eternity. Afterwards Zeus received Hera as her queen. A new era began
where the Olympian god ruled from the Mount Olympus

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