Cronus

== English == === Alternative forms === Cronos, Kronos === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κρόνος (Krónos), possibly from the Ancient Greek κραίνω (kraínō, “to accomplish or fulfil”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkrəʊnəs/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkroʊnəs/ === Proper noun === Cronus (Greek mythology) The youngest of the twelve Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia; father to the first generation of Olympian gods and goddesses. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with Chronus (Chronos / Khronos). According to Plutarch, the Greeks believed that Cronus was an allegorical name for Chronos. (See Chronos § Name on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ) ==== Coordinate terms ==== Saturn ==== Related terms ==== crono- ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Cronus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia