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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“And if Alcyoneus has been reborn in Alaska—” “Then he can’t be defeated there,” Hazel finished.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
In my sleeping state, I would have needed decades more, perhaps even centuries, before I found the power to resurrect Alcyoneus myself.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
“We’re already late. Alcyoneus wants us at the camp in four days’ time.
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
Just before Alcyoneus smashed into him, Frank changed.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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