Greek and Roman Mythology: Mythical Creatures: Cyclopses
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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
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