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I am the original God of the Sky. Who am I?

Uranus. Chronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea. Zeus is Uranus' grandson. Eros, also called "love," came out of Chaos.

Who are the offspring of Uranus and Gaea?

Titans. Gorgons were the offspring of Phorcys and Ceto. The Olympians were the first twelve of the "new wave" of gods and goddesses beginning with Zeus. The Furies were the winged hags of Hades who flayed the meat from the bones of their victims with metal-studded whips.

Who was the wife of Chronus who hid Zeus away?

Rhea. Gaea was the original "Mother Earth" and wife of Uranus. Hera was Zeus' wife. Eris, or Discord, was released by Chaos.

I am the original Mother Earth. What is my name?

Gaea. Rhea was the wife of Chronus. Eris and Eros were mentioned earlier.

I am the place now known as Hades. What was my original name?

Tartarus. Styx is the river in Hades that all dead cross if they have money to pay the ferryman, Charon. Tartarsauce is a yummy condiment for fish.

According to the ancient Greeks, the beginning of all time was called what?

Chaos. Hades is the newer name for the Underworld. Tartarus is the old name for the Underworld. Oceanus is the "river that flows around the world" that came out of Chaos.

I swallowed all my children but one because I was afraid of them. Who am I?

Chronus. Uranus was afraid of his children, but buried them or cut them up depending on the version of the story. Zeus had lots of children, but only swallowed Metis, who was not his child (Athena came out of that deal). Rhea did not eat anyone, but was quite upset that her husband, Chronus, did.

Who were the weird-looking Titans who sided with Zeus against Chronus?

Cyclops. The Gorgons were female monsters of whom Medusa was one. The nine Muses nurtured the music, dancing and art.

Which of the following did not come out of Chaos?

The Furies. Eris was Discord, Tartarus was the underworld, and Gaea was Mother Earth, all of whom came from Chaos (depending on the version of the story).

Which of the following was a Titan?

Atlas. Tartarus was the name of the Underworld, Zeus allied with Titans to defeat Chronus, and Cerberus was the three-headed dog who guarded the Underworld.