Briareus

British  

/ braɪˈɛərɪəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a giant with a hundred arms and fifty heads who aided Zeus and the Olympians against the Titans

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Other Word Forms

• Briarean
  adjective

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Briareus

Visit to Britain of, 355; mentions island where “Kronos” was imprisoned in sleep while Briareus kept watch over him, 355 Demna.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

At that moment the wind rose and the mill-sails began to move, at which the Don cried aloud: “Base miscreants! though you move more arms than the giant Briareus, you shall pay for your arrogance.”

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

Briareus himself could not take care of a large country place, with its stables, barns, horses, cattle, and crops, even if Mrs. B. had the same physical advantages, and was willing to help him.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various

But set one half his hands against the other, And e'en Briareus may be safely tackled.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 29, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

Thetis brought the hundred-handed Briareus to the help of the outnumbered and over-mastered Zeus.

From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew