Have you ever wondered why storms occurred or how they happen? The story of three brothers, who’s envy of each other overpowered their love for one another is the one real reason for storms. It starts all the way back when the Titan king and father of the Gods, Cronus, hears the prophecy told by Gaia that one of his sons would overthrow him and be crowned king. In order for Cronus to remain king, he swallows his children whole. Thankfully, Rhea, his wife and child-bearer, tricks Cronus into swallowing a swaddled rock instead of their new baby, Zeus. Gaia raises this baby on a small island until he gets older and is ready to face his father. Confronting Cronus is elementary for Zeus. He gives his dad an emetic, which makes the Titan heave. Cronus disgorges the consumed children, Poseidon and Hades, and the three brothers work together to defeat their father. After he was defeated, the three men start to quarrel about who should assume Cronus’s place. Instead of having a major violent altercation, they decide to gamble and draw lots. That is how Zeus becomes king. It is also why Hades is always agitated and jealous of Zeus. …show more content…
One day, Hades is so envious of his brother who gets to live in the clouds and rule over everyone, that summons Hermes. “Tell my brothers to meet at the horizon in the next hour,” Hades Booms, “And keep it anonymous!” “Okay, okay. I shall deliver this message. Why must I keep it anonymous?” Hermes asks. Hades stares at him challengingly, “Because I told you to do so. Do as I say and