Geryon

British

/ ˈɡɛrɪən /

noun

Greek myth a winged monster with three bodies joined at the waist, killed by Hercules, who stole the monster's cattle as his tenth labour

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Orthus jumped in the front seat next to Geryon and began barking happily in two-part harmony.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

“Pick up the sword, too,” Geryon said with distaste.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

“Get the animals on your side, and they’ll help you. Once Geryon gets back, maybe he’ll be working for you this tune. Eurytion grinned. “

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

Geryon was flipping burgers on a huge barbecue cooker made from an oil drum.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

Geryon shrugged, which was very weird since he had three sets of shoulders.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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