The Character Of Cronos In Hesiod's Theogony

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After reading about the numerous characters mention in Hesiod’s Theogony, the character of Cronos really stands out due to his characteristics of bravery, and devotion, as well as the idea of moral rights. Although, Cronos is the youngest son of Gaia, the earth, his individual skills make up for his young age, especially when he volunteers to help his mother with her wicked plan to harm his father, Ouranos. For example, Gaia bore many children with Ouranos, another son, but Ouranos loathes them. Because of his strong hatred and hostility for them, he decides to hide all of his children from the light. One day Gaia decides this disrespectful treatment has to stop and she comes up with a wicked plan to hurt Ouranos. As Gaia explains the plan