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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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
If it weren't for you, Alcyoneus wouldn’t be alive!
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Alcyoneus raised his hand, gesturing for them to wait.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Alcyoneus would revive his brother giants and send them forth to conquer the world.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
“And our mistress still sleeps. Alcyoneus was forced to bide his time in the north, waiting, planning. Only now does Gaea begin to stir. Oh, but she remembers you, and so does her son!”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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