Which prophecy concerns Cronus in this myth?

• A. The prophecy that the Titans would overthrow the gods
• B. The prophecy that his children would overthrow him
• C. The prophecy that Zeus would become king
• D. The prophecy that Gaia would be cast out

Answer: (B)

This question hinges on the fear that drives Cronus. In the myth, Cronus is warned that one of his own children will overthrow him. That prophecy shapes everything he does, prompting him to take drastic steps to prevent it—most famously swallowing each newborn child to keep his throne intact. The idea is that a leader’s power is threatened not just by rivals, but by a prophecy about their own offspring, so his actions are all about trying to foil that fate.

Zeus survives, grows up, and with the other Olympians defeats Cronus, giving the prophecy its ultimate fulfillment. The other prophecies mentioned don’t center Cronus as the subject or driving force in the same way, and don’t match the myth’s focus on Cronus fearing his children overthrowing him.