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Coeus was one of the powerful Titans in Greek mythology. He was known as the Titan of intelligence and deep thinking. His name, Coeus, means "questioning" or "intellect," which fits his role perfectly.

Coeus was one of the twelve original Titans, who were the children of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). These Titans ruled the world before the Olympian gods took over.

Coeus's Family

Coeus had a very important family. His sister was Phoebe, who was the Titan of bright intellect and prophecy. Coeus and Phoebe were partners, and together they had two children:

• Leto: She later became the mother of the famous Olympian gods Apollo and Artemis.
• Asteria: She was the Titan goddess of falling stars and nocturnal oracles.

The Titanomachy

The Titans ruled for a long time, but their reign ended in a huge war called the Titanomachy. This was a massive conflict between the older generation of Titans and the younger Olympian gods, led by Zeus, the son of Cronus.

Coeus fought alongside the other Titans against the Olympians. However, the Olympians, with the help of powerful allies like the Cyclopes and the Hecatoncheires, eventually won the war.

Punishment in Tartarus

After the Olympians defeated the Titans, many of the male Titans, including Coeus, were punished. They were banished to Tartarus, a deep and dark abyss in the Greek underworld. Tartarus was like a prison, far below the Earth, where the defeated Titans were held captive.

Even though Coeus was imprisoned, his legacy lived on through his children and grandchildren, especially through Apollo and Artemis, who became two of the most important Olympian gods.

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In Spanish: Ceo para niños