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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. | 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. | ||
| − | 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>. | + | [[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.answers.com/topic/list-of-giants-in-mythology-and-folklore List of giants in mythology and folklore] Answers Corporation. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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File:Example.jpg 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].
List of giants in mythology and folklore Answers Corporation.
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- ↑ Hebrew Bible