Alcyoneus

American  

[al-sahy-uh-nyoos, -nuhs] / ælˈsaɪ əˌnyus, -nəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a giant who threw a stone at Hercules and was killed when Hercules hit the stone back with his club.

2. a giant who, invulnerable in his own country, was dragged by Hercules to another country and there killed.

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Example Sentences

Alcyoneus raised his hand, gesturing for them to wait.

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

“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

She explained how they had moved to Alaska, how Hazel had helped to raise the giant Alcyoneus, and how she had died, sinking the island into Resurrection Bay.

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