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Crius

Crius

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A Titan in Greek myth who is the father of Perses, Astraios and Pallas
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Crius
  • In Greek mythology, Crius is known as one of the Titans.

Examples

  • Scholars debate the role Crius played in the Titanomachy.

  • In ancient myths, Crius was counted among the original twelve Titans.

  • Few stories directly feature Crius, but he is significant as a father to other deities.

  • Crius fathered three notable figures: Perses, Astraios, and Pallas.

  • In Greek mythology, Crius was one of the Titans who fathered several significant figures.

  • Crius was known for leading the rebellion of the Titans against Zeus's authority.

  • Among the Titans, Crius played a crucial role in the mythical events surrounding the castration of Uranus.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Crius comes from the Greek word Κριός, which means 'ram', a male sheep. So imagine a strong ram to remember him as an old, powerful Titan and the father of other gods.