Rhea

Rhea is a figure in Greek mythology, the daughter of the Titans Uranus and Gaia, and the sister and wife of Cronus. She is known as the mother of the gods and goddesses, including Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. In Roman mythology, she is often identified with the goddess Ops. The name "Rhea" is derived from the Greek word ῥέω (rhéō), meaning "to flow," which may be a reference to her role as a mother figure and the source of life. In Hebrew, Rhea is known as ריאה (Re'a). In Sanskrit, she is sometimes associated with the goddess Aditi, who is also a mother figure. Rhea's most notable myth involves her saving her children from being devoured by their father, Cronus, by substituting a stone for the infant Zeus. This myth underscores her role as a protector and nurturer within the Greek pantheon.