History of Africa

How did rhea prevent cronos from swallowing Zeus?

Cronus, fearing that one of his children would rise up against him and take his position as ruler of the gods, swallowed any children birthed by his wife, Rhea. To save Zeus from this fate, Rhea tricked Cronus by wrapping a stone in swaddling clothes and presenting it to him. Cronus, believing it to be Zeus, promptly swallowed it. Later, Zeus was secretly raised in Crete, eventually overthrowing Cronus and freeing his siblings from their father's stomach.