Kratos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kratos |
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| Personification of Strength | |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
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| Siblings | Nike, Bia, and Zelus |
| Roman equivalent | Potestas |
In Greek mythology, Kratos, also called Cratus, is a powerful god. He is the son of Pallas and Styx. Kratos means 'Strength'. He and his siblings are special because they are the actual feelings or ideas themselves.
His siblings are Nike ('Victory'), Bia ('Force'), and Zelus ('Glory'). Together, they represent important qualities.
Kratos: The God of Strength
Kratos and his siblings live with Zeus, the king of the gods. After a big war called the Titanomachy, Zeus became ruler. He promised important jobs to anyone who helped him. Styx and her children were the first to join Zeus. Because of this, Zeus gave them high positions in his new kingdom.
Kratos is known for being tough and showing no mercy. He strongly supports Zeus's powerful rule. He is often seen making others follow Zeus's commands.
Kratos and Prometheus
One famous story shows Kratos's role. He forced the kind blacksmith god Hephaestus to chain Prometheus to a rock. This was a punishment from Zeus. Prometheus had stolen fire from the gods and given it to humans. Kratos made sure the punishment was very painful.
Kratos in Prometheus Bound
Kratos plays a big part in the ancient play Prometheus Bound. This play is usually said to be written by Aeschylus. In the play's first scene, Kratos and his sister Bia are taking Prometheus away. They bring him to a lonely place in the Scythian wilderness. There, he will be chained to a rocky cliff.
Zeus himself gave this order. Kratos and Bia are shown as the strong enforcers of Zeus's new power. Kratos pushes Hephaestus to chain Prometheus. He keeps telling Hephaestus to make sure Prometheus feels as much pain as possible.
