The Titans: The Gods Of The Olympians

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Greek history began around 2000 BCE. The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. These gods and goddesses are known as the Olympians. Before the Olympians there were a group of elder gods known as the Titians. The Titians ruled the earth before the Olympians overthrew them. The ruler/king of the Titans was Cronus who was dethroned by his son Zeus. Most of the Titans fought with Cronus against Zeus and were punished by being banished to Tartarus. (Olympians. The Olympians) The Olympians are a group of 12 Greek gods. All the Olympians are related in some way. They are named after their place they live in, Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus is located up from the center of the earth. Here is where the major gods live and hold court. Mount Olympus is known to be an actual mountain or a region of the heavens. Each god and Goddesses have their own story on how they came to be and what they stand for. (Olympians. The Olympians)
Zeus overthrew his Father Cronus. Cronus was the king/ruler of the Titians. Zeus made a deal his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Zeus became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is known to be the lord of the sky and the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt. Zeus throws the thunderbolts at those who displease him. He is also known to punish those that lie or break …show more content…

After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he made a deal with his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon. They three shared in ruling the world. He had the worst part, Hades was made lord of the underworld and ruling over the dead. (Hades. The Olympians) He is called the King of the dead. He is known to be a greedy god. Hades only cares about increasing his subjects and increasing the dead. Hades is the god of riches because of all the valuable metals, which are mined from the earth. Hades rarely leaves the underworld. He is hardhearted and terrible, but not impulsive. He is married to Persephone. Hades abducted her and made her his wife. (Hades. The

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