Cronus

[ kroh-nuhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaia, who was dethroned by his son Zeus.

Cronus

/ ˈkrəʊnəs; ˈkrəʊnɒs /

noun

1. Greek myth a Titan, son of Uranus (sky) and Gaea (earth), who ruled the world until his son Zeus dethroned him Roman counterpartSaturn

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cronus¹

First recorded in 1700–20; from Latin Cronos, Cronus, from Greek Krónos, of uncertain origin but later interpreted by Aristotle to be the same as chrónos “time”

Example Sentences

Iger's track record caps a long history of succession planning at Disney that evokes Greek mythology -- Cronus eating his young.

From Reuters

As chief whip, Mr. Williamson cultivated the image of a ruthless political operator, keeping a pet tarantula he called Cronus in a glass box on his desk.

From New York Times

In his role as chief whip he was known for keeping a tarantula called Cronus on his desk.

From BBC

While disabling crossplay could fix most cheaters for console players, cheats also exist on the console side through third-party controllers like Cronus.

From The Verge

He compared Chinese authorities to Cronus, the father of Zeus in Greek mythology who ate his own children for fear they would usurp his power.

From Los Angeles Times