In Greek mythology, Zeus overthrew his father, Cronus, to end the cycle of tyranny and establish a new order. Cronus had previously overthrown his own father, Uranus, and feared that his children would do the same to him. To prevent this, Cronus swallowed each of his children at birth. However, Zeus’s mother, Rhea, managed to save Zeus by tricking Cronus into swallowing a stone instead.
When Zeus grew up, he forced Cronus to regurgitate his siblings. Together, they waged a war against Cronus and the Titans, known as the Titanomachy. With the help of the Cyclopes and the Hecatoncheires, Zeus and his siblings emerged victorious. Zeus then became the king of the gods, ruling from Mount Olympus, and established a new era of justice and order.
This act of overthrowing his father was not just a personal vendetta but a necessary step to bring about a more balanced and fair rule. It marked the transition from the old, chaotic order of the Titans to the more structured and just rule of the Olympian gods.