GODDESSES so Powerful Even the GODS Feared Them - Greek Mythology Explained

Hey everyone, Welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss five of the most powerful goddesses in Greek mythology, goddesses so powerful that their powers often dwarfed those of their male counterparts. And just a quick comment before we get started: this list isn’t ranked and is by no means comprehensive, so let us know in the comments who you think deserved to be included next to these legendary ladies. Let’s get into it. Starting off our list is Gaia. Gaia was the personification of the earth, and along with Tartarus, Eros, Erebus, and Nyx, was one of the five first-generation primordial deities. Beyond being the manifestation of the earth, she also independently produced the observable features of the material world. Uranus, the sky, Ourea, the mountains, and Pontus, the sea, were her progeny, and she took Uranus as her consort. Together they made the Hecatonchires, the Cyclopes, and the 12 first-generation Titans. She was the preeminent force of cre