Cratus

More than just a god of strength, Cratus personified the raw power that underpins dominion and achievement. This powerful daemon, or spirit, wasn’t just about physical might, but the unrelenting force that drives rulers and warriors alike.

Mural of Cratus at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. (c) George E. Koronaios

Residence: Mount Olympus
Parents: Pallas and Styx
Siblings: Nike, Bia and Zelus
Roman equivalent: Potestas

Flanked by his winged siblings – Nike, the unwavering victor, Bia, the embodiment of forceful will, and Zelus, the relentless spirit of competition – Cratus, the personification of raw power, stood ever vigilant at Zeus’ heavenly throne. Their combined presence served as a constant reminder of the king’s unyielding dominion.

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