Coeus: God of Intellect and Reason
Coeus: A Titan of Intellect and Astronomy In Greek mythology, the Titans were a powerful race of deities who ruled the cosmos before the Olympians took over. Coeus was one of the Titans , and he was known as the god of intellect and astronomy. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Coeus, his role in mythology, and his significance. Coeus Origins and Family Coeus was one of the twelve Titans , born to Uranus (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). He was the brother of Cronus , Hyperion , Oceanus , Iapetus, and many others. Coeus was often depicted as a wise old man with a long beard, and his name means "query" or "questioning," reflecting his intellectual nature. Coeus married his sister Phoebe e, who was also a Titan. Together, they had two daughters, Leto and Asteria. Leto would go on to give birth to Apollo and Artemis, two of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Role in Mythology As the god of intellect and astronomy, Coeus was often associated w...