Question

Explain why Cronus ate his children

Answer 1

cronus learnt from Gaia and Uranus that he was destined to be overcome by his own sons, just as he had overthrown his father. As a result, although he sired the Gods the Demeter, Hestia,Hera, Hades and Poseidon by Rhea, he ate them all as soon as they were born to prevent the prophecy