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Explore myths where Rhea appears across cultures, conflicts, sacred places, and recurring themes.
2 myths currently featured for Rhea.
This myth details how the Telchines, a mysterious race of metalworkers and sorcerers on the island of Rhodes, forged the iconic trident for the god Poseidon. Chosen by the goddess Rhea to raise the young sea god in secret, these master smiths crafted his weapon at their forge in ancient Kameiros to aid in the war against the Titans. The trident's power allowed Poseidon to command the oceans,...
The Titanomachy was the cosmic decade-long struggle between the older Titans and the younger Olympian gods. Led by Zeus, the Olympians revolted against the tyrannical Cronus, who had swallowed his children to prevent a prophecy of his overthrow. After freeing his siblings and enlisting the aid of the Cyclopes and Hundred-Handers, Zeus emerged victorious, ushering in the age of the Greek gods.