Cronus / Saturn - The Father of Time - Greco-Roman Religion & Mythology

Cronus, known as Saturn in Roman mythology, is a pivotal figure in ancient mythologies. In Greek mythology, Cronus is the youngest of the Titans, born to Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). He is infamous for overthrowing his father and ruling during the mythological Golden Age. However, fearing a prophecy that one of his own children would overthrow him, Cronus devoured each of them at birth. His wife, Rhea, ultimately tricked him by hiding their youngest child, Zeus, who eventually led the revolt against Cronus and the Titans, ushering in the era of the Olympian gods. In Roman mythology, Saturn's narrative is somewhat more benevolent. He is revered as a god of agriculture, wealth, and time. The Romans celebrated Saturn with the festival of Saturnalia, a time of feasting, role reversals, and general merriment. Saturn was considered a king who brought a golden age of peace and prosperity to Latium, a stark contrast to his Greek counterpart’s darker deeds.

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