Greek Mythology: The Titans

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What power did the Cyclopes give to the Olympian gods?

  • Power of the sky
  • Power of the earth
  • Power of the sea
  • Power of lightning (correct)

What was the outcome of the war between the Olympian gods and the Titans?

  • The war was a stalemate
  • The war was never fought
  • The Olympian gods won and ruled the world (correct)
  • The Titans won and ruled the world

What was Atlas forced to do as punishment for leading the Titans in battle?

  • Rule the underworld
  • Hold up the sky on his shoulders (correct)
  • Live in tartarus
  • Rule the sea

What was the fate of the Titan who led the battles against the Olympian gods?

<p>He was thrown into Tartarus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Olympian gods reside after the war?

<p>On Mount Olympus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Olympian gods picking straws?

<p>To divide the rule of the world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who would be the guards in the underworld?

<p>The Hecatonchires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the war for the Olympian gods?

<p>They were victorious and ruled the world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Hecatonchires?

<p>They were made guards in the underworld (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the change in the Olympian gods' rule compared to the Titans?

<p>They were kinder and more just (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

The Titans and Kronos

  • The Titans were the first rulers of the universe in ancient Greek mythology, led by Kronos.
  • Kronos overthrew his father to seize control but was a tyrannical ruler.
  • Fearing his children would dethrone him, Kronos devoured them; Rhea saved Zeus by tricking him into eating a rock instead.

Zeus and the Olympians

  • Zeus grew up and forced Kronos to regurgitate his siblings: Hestia, Hera, Demeter, Poseidon, and Hades.
  • Zeus united his siblings and allies, known as the Olympians, to wage a ten-year war against the Titans.
  • The Olympians aimed to overthrow Kronos and establish their own reign over the world.

The War Against the Titans

  • During the war, Kronos and the Titans prepared for a final confrontation with Zeus and the Olympians.
  • Zeus released the Hecatoncheires, monstrous giants, imprisoned by Kronos, to aid in the battle.
  • He also freed the Cyclopes, who crafted powerful weapons for the Olympians.

Weapons and Strategies

  • The Cyclopes provided Zeus with lightning, Poseidon with a deadly trident, and Hades with an invisibility helmet.
  • Hades used his helmet to infiltrate the Titan camp and dismantle their weapons undetected.

Conclusion of the Conflict

  • The battle ended with the defeat of Kronos and the Titans, leading to looming consequences for them.
  • Kronos was imprisoned in Tartarus, with the Hecatoncheires assigned as his guards.
  • Atlas, a prominent Titan, was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.

Establishment of New Order

  • Post-war, the Olympians convened at Mount Olympus to distribute their dominion over the world.
  • The Olympians vowed to rule more justly than the Titans, sharing territories and responsibilities.
  • The conclusion of the war marked the beginning of a new era in the mythological hierarchy.

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