The Mythic AgeEpic, illustrated retellings of the world's great myths, legends, and lore.https://themythicage.org/Why Cronus Devoured His Own Childrenhttps://themythicage.org/greek/cronus-devours-his-children/https://themythicage.org/greek/cronus-devours-his-children/Why did Cronus eat his children? The Titan king swallowed five gods alive to escape a prophecy of Zeus, and the myth Hesiod actually told.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT