Cronus
/ˈkrəʊnəs/ name
name ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 The youngest of the twelve Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia; father to the first generation of Olympian gods and goddesses. Greek
"The deal is: You post a photo from 10 years ago and one from now. It’s like viewing a painting of Cronus eating his children, but online."
Example
More examples"In Greek mythology, Zeus is the son of Cronus."
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κρόνος (Krónos), possibly from the Ancient Greek κραίνω (kraínō, “to accomplish or fulfil”).