The Creation Myth Flashcard

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Who was the first to emerge from Chaos?

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Night is considered the first entity to emerge from Chaos in Greek mythology.

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What did Cronus do with his Titan siblings?

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Cronus made his Titan siblings his generals.

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Who became the ruler of the world after Uranus?

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Cronus became the ruler of the world after Uranus.

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What did the Titans become known as?

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The Titans became known as The Elder Gods.

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What was Uranus's reaction to his first three children?

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Uranus was disappointed and shut them inside the earth.

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Define Chaos in the context of Greek mythology.

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Chaos is the primordial void from which all things originated in Greek mythology.

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Who is Gaia in Greek mythology?

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Gaia is the personification of the Earth and one of the primordial deities.

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What role did Eros play in the creation myth?

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Eros is often associated with love and procreation, emerging from Chaos.

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What is the significance of the Titans in Greek mythology?

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The Titans were the pre-Olympian gods who ruled during the Golden Age.

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How did Cronus come to power?

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Cronus overthrew his father Uranus to become the ruler of the universe.