answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Cronus was told by his father Uranus and Mother Earth that one of his own sons would someday over throw him. Cronus then swallowed the first five children that his wife, Rhea, bore him: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Poseidon to stop this from happening. He meant to swallow the next child, Zeus, but Rhea tricked him and saved the baby. She substituted a stone wrapped in cloth for the baby and gave in to Cronus. Zeus was raised by nymphs and grew to manhood in secrecy of his father. Eventually, he returned home and became cup-bearer for Cronus. After drinking poison mixed into his drink by Zeus, Cronus vomited up his five children and the stone. This is how Poseidon came to the world.

After releasing his brothers, Zeus led a war against Cronus and the other Titans. The war went on for ten years when Zeus, Poseidon & Hades released the Cyclopes from captivity. In gratitude, the Cyclopes gave each of the brothers a weapon. Poseidon received a trident, Zeus a thunderbolt, and Hades a helmet of darkness. They used these gifts to finally defeat Cronus and the rest of the titans. Now that the three brothers were the rulers of all existence they decided to draw lots to determine their domains. Poseidon drew water, Zeus drew the sky, and Hades drew the underworld.

And that is how "The Big Three" got their powers.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How did Zeus Poseidon and Hades get their powers?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How did Zeus Poseidon Hades get their powers?

Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades were all sons of Rhea and Kronos, powerful titans, and their powers were acquired from their parents and what realm they were assigned to control, for example, Zeus has the sky and he is in control of lightning.


Who is the mother of Zeus Poseidon and hades?

the mother of Zeus,Poseidon and Hades is gaia


Why did Poseidon hate Zeus and Hades?

Poseidon did not hate his brothers Hades and Zeus.


Where were Zeus Poseidon and hades born?

where were Zeus, Poseidon and Hades born


Who is older out of Zeus Hades and Poseidon?

Poseidon is older but he respects Zeus and hades


Who is the father of Zeus Poseidon and Hades?

The father of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades is the titan, Cronus.


Why was Poseidon responsiblie for the sea?

After the war of the Gods and Titans, Poseidon and his brothers, Zeus and Hades drew lots. Zeus picked the sky, Poseidon picked the sea and Hades was only left with one option, the underworld.


What age did Zeus Hades and Posiden find out there powers?

They were probably aware of them when they were born, or when they were regurgitated by their father in the case of Hades and Poseidon.


What are Zeus Poseidon hades most known?

what arr zeus poseidon hades most known


What weapons did Zeus Poseidon and Hades get?

Zeus recieved a thunderbolt, Poseidon a trident and Hades a pitchfork


Who is Zeus's brother?

Zeus's brothers are Poseidon and Hades. Poseidon is the god of the sea, while Hades is the god of the underworld. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades are known as the "three big gods" or the "big three" in Greek mythology.


What is zeus' brothers name?

Zeus' brothers are Poseidon and Hades. Poseidon is the god of the sea, while Hades is the god of the underworld.