How Did Cronus Grow Up To His Identity

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Cronus was afraid one day that his kids would one day grow up to his authorities. But as soon as his kids was born he ate all 5 of them but Rhea saved Zeus. The Zeus defeated his father. There was fate and prophecy in both stories.

“One day Cronus knew that one day his kids would rise up to his authority. Cronus was scared that his kids would grow up and defeat him. Cronus did not want that come true so as soon as each one was born he ate them. Cronus ate his kids before they can grow up and kill his. He drank mustard and wine which made him throw up the kids and they battled their father and the other titans.

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