Phoebe (Titan) facts for kids
Phoebe is a powerful goddess from ancient Greek mythology. She was one of the original twelve Titans, who were the first generation of gods and goddesses. Phoebe was often linked to the moon, and her name means "bright" or "radiant."
Phoebe, the Bright Titan
Phoebe was an important figure among the Titans. She was known for her wisdom and her connection to the oracles, which were places where people could ask the gods for advice about the future.
Who is Phoebe?
Phoebe was born from the very first gods: Uranus, who represented the Sky, and Gaia, who represented the Earth. She was one of their many children, all of whom were mighty Titans. These Titans ruled the world before the younger Olympian gods came to power.
Her Family Tree
Phoebe married her brother, the Titan Coeus. Coeus was known as the Titan of intellect and the axis of the heavens. Together, Phoebe and Coeus had two daughters:
- Leto: She became the mother of two very famous Olympian gods, Apollo (god of music, light, and healing) and Artemis (goddess of the hunt and the moon).
- Asteria: She was the mother of Hecate, a powerful goddess of magic, witchcraft, the moon, ghosts, and necromancy.
This means Phoebe was the grandmother of some of the most well-known gods in Greek mythology!
The War of the Titans
The rule of the Titans did not last forever. A great war, known as the Titanomachy, broke out between the older Titans and the younger Olympian gods. This war lasted for ten long years. The Olympians were led by Zeus, the son of the Titan Cronus.
In the end, the Olympians won the war. Many of the Titans, including Phoebe, were defeated. Zeus sent them to Tartarus, a deep and dark part of the Underworld. This was a place of punishment for the defeated gods.
