Metis was a pre-Olympian goddess in ancient Greek religion, recognized as the embodiment of wisdom, counsel, and deep thought. As a member of the Oceanids, she held a significant position of influence before the rise of the Olympian order.
She is best known as the first wife of Zeus and his primary advisor. Her role in mythology was pivotal, as she assisted Zeus in liberating his siblings from the stomach of Cronus. However, after a prophecy foretold that she would bear a son mightier than his father, Zeus swallowed her, eventually leading to the birth of their daughter, Athena, from his forehead.