titans

     

In Greek mythology, the Titans (Greek: Τῑτάν Tītā́n; plural: Τῑτᾶνες Tītânes) were a race of powerful eities that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. Their role as Elder Gods that were overthrown by a present race of younger gods, the Olympians, was a Greek borrowing from the Ancient Near East.

Trivia about titans

  • Zeus' father, Cronus, was one of this group of 12
  • Crous, Reha, Phoebe, Oceanus & Hyperion among others
  • In Greek mythology, this group of primeval gigantic beings includes Cronus & Rhea
  • Remember these rockets? They propelled both the Gemini spacecraft & missiles aimed at the Russkies
  • Gaea & Uranus created this group of 12 gods later overthrown by Zeus
  • In Greek mythology, these immortals included Cronus, Rhea & Oceanus
  • Atlas was part of this group in the war against the gods of Mt. Olympus