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Cronus was also the Titan of time. He influences the Greek root word, "chrono", meaning time. e.g chronological order (order of events that happen from beginning to end), chronologist (somebody who studies clocks or fixes clocks), and a chronometer (an instrument that measures time a.k.a clock).
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Was Cronus a demigod?
No, Cronus was a Titan. He was a son of Gaia and Uranus.
What was Cronus gender?
Male was Cronus gender
Is Cronus a boy?
Yes, Cronus was male.
Was Demeter created by cronus?
Yes, Demeter was a daughter of Cronus and Rhea. So she was "created" by Cronus.
Who killed cronus?
Zeus killed cronus (his father)
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