The Titans Myths

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Out of all the stories of creation that exist in this world, many of them stand out as fascinating or amazing. The story of the fall of the beings known as Titans is one of those such stories. This story is very fascinating, but in general, many people do not know much about the myth. The Fall of the Titans is a fascinating myth because of its characters, backstory, and storyline. There are many interesting characters in this myth. Namely, there are the beings called Titans. These creatures were fearsome forces to be reckoned with and would punish any who opposed them. The eldest of this race were Gaia and Ouranos, who represented the earth and the sky. They bore many children, creating many deities as time went on. Their son, Kronos, one

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