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.
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Alcyoneus dissolved into a pile of very expensive rocks.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Around the spire of Alcyoneus, oil bubbled, then churned and erupted like a boiling cauldron.
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
He was still small compared to Alcyoneus, but he slammed into the giant with such momentum, Alcyoneus toppled into an icy watchtower that collapsed on top of him.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
As for Hazel, she and Alcyoneus had managed to destroy most of the barracks in their battle.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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