How did rhea help her children from being eaten?

Rhea, the mother of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology, protected her children from being eaten by their father, Cronus, who feared a prophecy that one of them would overthrow him. To save her offspring, Rhea cleverly hid Zeus, her youngest child, and gave Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes instead. As Zeus grew, he eventually forced Cronus to regurgitate his siblings, allowing them to unite and challenge their father. Rhea’s quick thinking and bravery ensured the survival of her children and the eventual rise of the Olympian gods.