[ Centaur ] [ Cerberus ] [ Chimaera ] [ Cyclopes ] [ Echidna ] [ Giants ] [ Gorgons ]
 [ Griffin ] [ Hydra ] [ Minotaur ] [ Pegasus ]

Cyclopes-Vase-5-6BC-Public Domain The Cyclopes were huge beings that had one single eye in the middle of their forehead. There were two sets of Cyclopes and thus have two different origins. The first set consisted of three brothers, Brontes (thunderer), Steropes (flasher), and Arges “brightener). The second set consisted of many but the most famous was Polyphemus whom you might recognize from the Odyssey. The Cyclopes were best known for their metal work, and together the first three fashioned the thunder bolts of Zeus and other symbols of the gods.

Father: Uranus (First) and Poseidon (second)

Mother: Gaea (First)

Other Names: Wheel-Eyed

Myths: The Odyssey

Enlarge Your Font Size: A   A   A   A         

Site Meter
Copyright: Nikki Kuehl 2000-2011
Website Content Last Updated: September 26, 2011
Bibliography      Latest Website Additions      Link To Us      Sitemap      Search Website      Top of Page