Briareus

British  

/ braɪˈɛərɪəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a giant with a hundred arms and fifty heads who aided Zeus and the Olympians against the Titans

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Other Word Forms

• Briarean
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Briareus

There ensued, after this harangue of Briareus, a profound and thrilling silence, which was, however, broken in due time by the great leader of the Titans himself.

From The Infernal Marriage by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

With the eyes of Argus he watched, and with the arms of Briareus he struck.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 3 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green

At that moment the wind rose and the mill-sails began to move, at which the Don cried aloud: “Base miscreants! though you move more arms than the giant Briareus, you shall pay for your arrogance.”

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

In the latter instance, the disputants having chosen Briareus as umpire, the prize was awarded to him as the most powerful of all the gods except Jupiter.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)

Mark that ferocious Briareus there scowling in a corner!

From The Infernal Marriage by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield