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Typhoeus

Typhoeus

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A giant monster in Greek stories with a hundred dragon heads and a loud, terrifying voice
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Tifón
  • Ancient poets described Typhoeus as a fire-breathing monster with a hundred heads.

Examples

  • The story of Typhoeus symbolizes the chaos that challenged the Greek gods.

  • In Greek mythology, Typhoeus was feared for his monstrous appearance.

  • According to legend, Typhoeus battled Zeus and was banished beneath Mount Etna.

  • Typhoeus is often depicted with a hundred dragon heads.

  • In Greek mythology, Typhoeus was a monstrous giant known for his hundred dragon heads.

  • According to the legend, Typhoeus created whirlwinds with his terrifying voice.

  • Many fearsome creatures were said to be born from the chaos caused by Typhoeus.

Synonyms

Typhon
vsTyphoeus
  • Literature
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In Greek myth, a giant monster with many heads that breathes fire and is the parent of other monsters

is associated with whirlwinds and a terrifying voice rather than fiery breath

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Typhoeus comes from ancient Greek myths and links to the idea of 'smoke' and great storms. It is the same root as typhoon ('storm'), so Typhoeus is easy to remember as a huge, many-headed monster who brings strong winds, fire and chaos.