Greek and Roman Mythology: Mythical Creatures: Giants
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The Giants were huge, violent creatures with long hair and beards. There were
24 of them birthed to Gaea on Thracian Phlegra. The Giants later attacked the Olympian gods after
Gaea was upset at the punishment to the Titans. The Giants were defeated and also imprisoned
under the earth. It is said that wherever a volcanoe errupts is where a giant is hidden.
Depicted: The Giants were human shape except for snake like tails attached to their legs.
Father: Uranus
Mother: Gaea
Other Names: Gegeneis, Gigantes
Notable Giants: Otus, Ephialtes, Talos, Geryon, Orion
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