Greek Mythology - Gods and Myths

Greek mythology and the myths and legends associated with it have continued to fascinate one and all. Looking around us, we see that many of these legends and myths are currently either existent or are and an inspiration for many myths in other cultures and religions.

Studies have revealed that Homeric Hymns and Homer are the source of origin of many Greek myths. It is safe to assume that since these were the first writings of Greek myths, they travelled from mouth to mouth and different interpretations may have resulted in some twists and turns before actually putting it down to paper. Therefore, most probably some information is missing from what we read today about the written words of Greeks myths and legends.

The god of the skies and first king of the Olympians was Uranus. He and his mother Gaea produced the Titans. In Greek mythology it doesn't matter if mothers and sons produce children. Some historians have trouble dealing with this concept.

Prometheus (the word means 'forethought'), the son of Iapetus is also a very popular Titans. Prometheus became known as the wisest and smartest Titan who had the uncanny capability to predict the future. This also made him one of the most revered Titans. Amongst all the Titans, Prometheus was the only who fought with Zeus in the battle against Cronus.

Cronus killed his father, Uranus, becoming a Titan who was feared by many. He murdered his father to gain power. Rhea and Cronus were married and they produced several offspring. Since Cronus didn't ever want to relinquish his power, he would eat each child as it was born. Rhea finally tricked Cronus into eating a stone instead of a baby. That child was Zeus. When he became an adult, he and Prometheus fought Cronus and sent him off to the underworld.