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The new god of the gods..  How did Cronus become the ruler of heaven and earth?  Killed his father Uranus with a sickle.  Why did he do this?  His.

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1 The new god of the gods.

2  How did Cronus become the ruler of heaven and earth?  Killed his father Uranus with a sickle.  Why did he do this?  His father had sent him and his siblings to the underworld.

3  Cronus’ rule brings about the golden age of man.  There is no murder, theft or anger.  Man lived in peace with each other and the gods.  Although he brings about the golden age Cronus never let his brothers free.  Why?  He fears that his brothers might overthrow him.

4  Rhea was Cronus’ wife who was pregnant with their sixth child.  Why Cronus had eaten all their other children?  He feared that one of his children would overpower him.  Rhea morns her lost children and asks Mother Earth for help.  Mother earth gives her an idea…

5 tsma, Aaron J. "CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN." CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012..

6  Rhea gives birth to her six child, Zeus, in a cave.  Rhea then wraps up a stone baby and gives it to Cronus, who swallows it.  She is able to raise the child in secrete until it is strong enough to challenge Cronus

7  tsma, Aaron J. "CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN." CRONUS : Greek Titan King of Heaven, God of Time ; Mythology ; Pictures : KRONOS, SATURN. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012..


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