Alcyoneus
Americannoun
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a giant who threw a stone at Hercules and was killed when Hercules hit the stone back with his club.
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a giant who, invulnerable in his own country, was dragged by Hercules to another country and there killed.
Example Sentences
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Just before Alcyoneus smashed into him, Frank changed.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Frank would find him—but first they had to deal with Alcyoneus.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Standing at the gates of the camp was Alcyoneus.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Hazel cut the rope, and Alcyoneus went skidding past.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
“So you—you can’t be killed because Alcyoneus has captured Death, is that it?”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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