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'''Rhea''' is a Great Mother goddess who, above all, symbolized fertility, in which her influence extended over plants, animals, and humans. She also controlled the varying seasons, caused products of the soil to flourish, and even protected men in battle.

Eventually, she became the wife of [[Cronus]] and gave birth to the Olympian gods. After Cronus swallowed [[Hestia]], [[Hera]], [[Demeter]], [[Hades]], and [[Poseidon]], she saved [[Zeus]] by substituting a rock in swaddling clothes. Rhea’s anguish over the loss of her first five children was ended when Zeus grew to manhood and led a revolt against Cronus. In her true form, Rhea is a beautiful woman with a generous figure.

''Note: Rhea originally appeared in this form in [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0880388447/johnshelprous-20 Legends & Lore] for the AD&D game from TSR. His use here is for the purposes of providing context for the campaign only.''

[[Category:Gods of Greece]]