Ancient Greece, being the polytheistic culture that it was, derived extravagant myths regarding fourteen gods and goddesses they believed to rule over every aspect of life. The Greek population believed that the gods were incorporated in every part of their lives, from washing dishes to growing crops, one of the many gods would be watching over them. These gods and goddesses however were not the first to rule over Greece. It is said that prior to the Olympians, (named as they would come to reign on Mt.Olympus), there were a group of Titans that ruled atop Mt. Othrys. Suggesting that ancient Greek mythology is based around three main points, the Titans, the Olympians and the Great War that separated them. This Great War was known as the Titanomachia.
The stage for this Great War was set after Ouranos the eldest titan and the ruler of the cosmos, was overthrown by his son, and youngest Titan, Cronus. Gaia, mother to Cronus and wife to Ouranos, was upset after her children......
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