Cronus's Accomplishments

Victorious
Olympian gods came to existence when Gaea, Chaos, and Eros slept with each other, resulting in Erebos, Night, Uranus, and Oceanus. Cronus came from Uranus, and Zeus came from Cronus. Uranus, deemed first ruler of the Earth and gods, hid his sons in his wife, Gaea. Displeased and wanting to help her children, Gaea gave Cronus a sickle. Soon, he overthrew his father and succeeded him in throne. Identical to his father, Cronus grew to be a tyrant and attempted to swallow all his children in fear of his throne being taken away. Cronus’s wife and sister, Rhea, saved Zeus by tricking him into swallowing a rock instead of her son. Cronus was slain by his son after years of hiding. Zeus quickly assumed his rightful place as leader of gods (“The
Creation II”). Millenas later, Zeus is still sitting upon his throne at Mount Olympus. He is now deemed the God of the sky as well as God of all gods. Though, all gods have their limit. Zeus is tired of continuously doling out justice and leadership and has decided to seek retirement. It is time to elect a new President along with their Vice. All gods have amazing strengths and are suitable for this role. Yet out of all gods, the people need someone independent. Someone victorious. Someone courageous. Artemis, a protector, and Nike, a fighter, are the best duo to lead the gods and world. Born from Zeus and Leto was Artemis, the best candidate for President. Since birth, she was destined to be a defender. Artemis is the virgin Goddess of wilderness, hunt, wild animals, and fertility (“Night of the Hunters: Artemis and Apollo”). Independence is an important trait to have in a leader. It shows that the person can be free from biased decisions, fiend for themselves, and know how to rule. Artemis is a remarkably independent person. Ever since she was a young woman, she loved to roam the wilderness. Artemis did not fancy the city life, and wanted to be close with nature (“Get to Know Artemis”). She was able to take care of herself and her followers, the maidens. Once Actaeon was wandering the woods where he witnessed Artemis and her maidens bathing. Outraged, she transformed him into a stag and sent his hounds on his tracks (Leadbetter). Artemis is extremely protective of the wilderness and her family. Niobe once boasted about having better children than Leto. Apollo, Artemis’s twin, overheard their conversation and informed her about it. Together they went after Niobe’s children with their bows and arrows. In the end, the male children were slaughtered by Apollo, and the females were killed by Artemis (Leadbetter). Niobe’s incident shows that Artemis will defend honor. That she will seek justice. That she will protect those around her. These independent and protective traits will prove to the world that Artemis is the best choice for president. Nike is a champion of gods and mortals. She is the Goddess of victory as well as the daughter of Styx and Pallas (“Nike”). Her success was not only in war, but in all undertakings (“Nike (Greek Goddess)”). Her past experience would make her a wonderful Vice President. Nike served as an attribute of Zeus. Since she served along Zeus, Nike knows how to lead with an iron fist. She would know the functions of the gods’ society and know how to maintain order. Nike was always found in paintings as a small figure being carried by the divinities. (“Nike (Greek Goddess)”). Though in reality, she is a fit woman with large spanning wings, uncommon to gods. She knows how to wield a blade and is terrific at using a chariot (“Fast Facts - Nike”). Being the Goddess of victory, Nike would always look after her followers. She is more than capable to protect herself as well as people. When a war needs to be fought, she would prove to be victorious. Enter Poseidon, God of the sea.
He is the brother of Zeus and Hades, the two most powerful gods. He has experience, strength, and courage. An impeccable ruler. In contrast, he has a few unkindly features. Poseidon is ill-tempered and unpredictable (“Poseidon”). He once placed King Minos’s wife, Pasiphae, under a curse. Minos promised to sacrifice a bull that he asked Poseidon to send from the sea. Poseidon did send the bull, but Minos adored it too much to sacrifice it. Poseidon asked Aphrodite, the Goddess of love, to make the queen fall in love with the bull. The result was the Minotaur, a monstrous creature that is half man and half bull (Regula). Poseidon had a foolish reason to cast the curse. He did it because one of his animals was spared. Because someone did not want to slaughter. Poseidon’s justification is unreasonable. Pasiphae’s story is just one of the many unpredictable events Poseidon has committed. Artemis, on the other hand, would have thought carefully about her choices and would have rewarded Minos. She always has great reason behind her chosen paths. She would choose for loyalty. For protection. For honor. Artemis would be a far better president than Poseidon, who would just end up being a
tyrant. People will always crave someone courageous, victorious, and independent as a leader. Artemis and Nike are the dynamic duo who will provide these characteristics. They will serve justice as well as make great judgements for the World’s future. Poseidon, Artemis’s main opponent, is unfit for throne. He is a ruthless man who will morph into a tyrant if he was designated to lead the gods. Artemis will indeed rule, but she will rule with reason. She would also protect those around her. Nike would fight. She would fight for her team. Fight for her family. Fight against the wrongdoing. Together, Artemis and Nike would be the best President and Vice the world has ever seen.