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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“We’re already late. Alcyoneus wants us at the camp in four days’ time.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Frank was so stunned that Hazel had to yell his name a dozen times before he realized Alcyoneus was getting up again.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
He remembered Alcyoneus taunting him in his dreams.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Their souls would go to the Underworld, and Alcyoneus would not rise—at least not yet.
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
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