Titanomachy

British  

/ ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməkɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth the unsuccessful revolt of the family of the Titan Iapetus against Zeus

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Etymology

Origin of Titanomachy

C19: from Greek titanomakhia, from _Titan ¹ + makhē a battle

Example Sentences

In language which recalls the Titanomachy, the poet tells of Satan and his myrmidons hurled from heaven.

From Nature Mysticism by Mercer, John Edward

What links bound the "Titanomachy" to the Theben Cycle is not clear.

From Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica by Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard)