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| − | The '''Gigantes''' (in Greek [[Mythology]]) are (according to the poet [[Hesiod]]) the children of [[Uranos]] and [[Gaea]]. The [[Titans|titans]] are as well often imagined to be of great size and strength, hence the word titanic. Also the [[Cyclopes]], in mythology, are giants with one eye. | + | The '''Gigantes''' (in Greek [[Mythology]] monstrous giants) are (according to the poet [[Hesiod]]) the children of [[Uranos]] and [[Gaea]]. The [[Titans|titans]] are as well often imagined to be of great size and strength, hence the word titanic. Also the [[Cyclopes]], in mythology, are giants with one eye. |
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| + | Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, was a giant, as well as Gog the giant of the Amorites, (''og in Hebrew means "gigantic"''). <ref>Hebrew Bible</ref>. | ||
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*[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/g/gigantes.html Gigantes] | *[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/g/gigantes.html Gigantes] | ||
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Revision as of 19:31, July 21, 2007
The Gigantes (in Greek Mythology monstrous giants) are (according to the poet Hesiod) the children of Uranos and Gaea. The titans are as well often imagined to be of great size and strength, hence the word titanic. Also the Cyclopes, in mythology, are giants with one eye.
Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, was a giant, as well as Gog the giant of the Amorites, (og in Hebrew means "gigantic"). [1].
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- ↑ Hebrew Bible