List of giants in mythology and folklore - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of giants and giantesses from mythology and folklore; it does not include giants from modern fantasy fiction or role-playing games (for those, see list of species in fantasy fiction).
Giants (Greek mythology) - Wikipedia
WEBIn Greek and Roman mythology, the Giants, also called Gigantes (Greek: Γίγαντες, Gígantes, singular: Γίγας, Gígas), were a race of great strength and aggression, though not necessarily of great size.
Giant - Wikipedia
WEBGiants appear many times in folklore and myths. Representing the human body enlarged to the point of being monstrous, giants evoke terror and remind humans of their body's frailty and mortality. They are often portrayed as monsters …
Giant | Titans, Cyclopes & Giants | Britannica
WEBGiant, in folklore, huge mythical being, usually humanlike in form. The term derives (through Latin) from the Giants (Gigantes) of Greek mythology, who were monstrous, savage creatures often depicted with men’s bodies terminating in serpentine legs.
10 Mythical Giants From Around the World - Mental Floss
WEBGiants loom large in world mythology, frequently representing the most ominous of foes. Their huge size immediately evokes ideas of superhuman strength and formidable abilities, and yet in...
Giants - Mythopedia
WEBMar 11, 2023 · The Giants were large and monstrous creatures born to Gaia, the primordial embodiment of the earth. They tried to overthrow Zeus and the other Olympian gods in a great war known as the Gigantomachy, but were ultimately defeated.
Giants - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 31, 2023 · In Greek mythology, the Giants (Gigantes) are an aggressive race of creatures who were born from Gaia (the Earth) after drops of Uranus' blood fell on the Earth after he was castrated. The Giants had great strength and were fearsome to look upon, with long hair and scaly feet.
Giants in Norse Mythology: Ultimate Guide to the Jötunn/Jötnar
WEBJul 19, 2022 · The giants of Norse mythology were called Jötunn, or the Jötnar. Some were large, but all possessed some form of immense physical or mystical power that rivaled or surpassed the gods of the Norse pantheon.
The Gigantes: A Guide to the Giants of Greek Mythology
WEBJul 21, 2020 · The Giants of Greek Mythology. Like many other ancient cultures, the Greeks had several myths involving Giants. The first were six children of Gaia, the earth, and Uranus, the heavens. They were the siblings of the Titans but had inhuman features that caused their father to imprison them.
Gigantomachy in Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods vs Giants
WEBDec 18, 2023 · The Gigantomachy, also known as the War of the Giants, was a significant conflict that took place after the Titanomachy in Greek mythology. It was a fiercely fought battle driven by the Giants’ desire to overthrow the …