Pallas facts for kids

Pallas was a powerful figure in ancient Greek myths. He was known as a Titan, a group of mighty gods who lived before the famous Olympian gods like Zeus. Pallas was often linked to war and battle.

Who Was Pallas?

In Greek mythology, Pallas was a Titan. Titans were a race of powerful deities. They ruled the world during the Golden Age. Pallas was especially connected to warfare and fighting.

Family Tree

Most stories say Pallas was the son of Crius and Eurybia. Crius was a Titan of the constellations. Eurybia was a goddess of the sea. Pallas had two brothers, Astraeus and Perses. Astraeus was the Titan of stars and planets. Perses was the Titan of destruction.

Pallas married Styx, a powerful goddess. Styx was the goddess of the underworld river. She was also known for her powerful oath. Together, Pallas and Styx had several children. These children were very important gods and goddesses.

Their children included Zelus, Nike, Kratos, and Bia.

• Zelus was the spirit of rivalry and zeal.
• Nike was the goddess of victory.
• Kratos was the god of strength and power.
• Bia was the goddess of force and energy.

These four children were often seen as companions of Zeus. They helped him in his battles.

Some myths also say Pallas was the father of other figures. These include Scylla, a sea monster. He might also be the father of Fontes and Lacus. These names mean "springs" and "lakes." Other stories suggest Pallas was the father of Selene, the goddess of the Moon. He is also sometimes named as the father of Eos, the goddess of the dawn.

Pallas and Athena

Pallas is famous for his role in a great conflict. This was the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods. The Olympian gods were led by Zeus. Pallas fought against Zeus and his allies. During this war, Pallas was killed by the goddess Athena. Athena was the goddess of wisdom and warfare. She was a very strong fighter.

What Is Named After Pallas?

Pallas's name lives on in different ways. The ancient city of Pellene in Achaea, Greece, was named after him. This shows his importance in ancient times.

Even today, a large space rock is named after him. The asteroid 2 Pallas is one of the biggest asteroids in our solar system. It orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.

Related pages

• Athena, sometimes called "Pallas Athena"

See also

In Spanish: Pallas para niños