History of Oceania

What is titan means in Greek Mythology?

Titan in Greek mythology refers to a powerful race of ancient gods who ruled during the Golden Age before the reign of the Olympians. The Titans were the children of Uranus (the god of the sky) and Gaia (the earth goddess). There were twelve Titans, six males, and six females:

Male Titans:

- Oceanus

- Hyperion

- Coeus

- Crius

- Iapetus

- Cronus

Female Titans:

- Theia

- Rhea

- Themis

- Mnemosyne

- Phoebe

- Tethys

The Titans were known for their strength, size, and immortality. They ruled over different aspects of the world and were associated with various natural phenomena. Oceanus was the god of the great rivers and oceans, while Hyperion was the god of the sun and light. The Titans were also skilled in magic and prophecy.

The rule of the Titans came to an end when Zeus, the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea, led the Olympians in a ten-year war known as the Titanomachy. Zeus and his siblings eventually defeated the Titans and cast them into Tartarus, a deep abyss in the underworld. Some variations of the myth suggest that not all Titans were imprisoned and those who sided with the Olympians were allowed to keep their power and positions, like Oceanus and Themis.

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