In Greek mythology, the mother of the gods and the queen of Olympus is Rhea. She is the mother of the major Olympian gods, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Rhea’s symbolic representation encompasses themes of motherhood, fertility, and the continuity of divine lineage. In various myths, she actively protects her children from their father Cronus, showcasing her strength and devotion as a matriarch within the divine hierarchy of Greek mythology.