Typhon

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

proper noun
/ˈtaɪfən/

Literature

: Tifón

After being betrayed by Typhon, Horus was crucified, buried for 3 days, and thus, resurrected.
Typhon and Echidna
Hercules and Typhon

Examples

These two escaped the monster Typhon (or Typhoon) by transforming themselves into fish and jumping into a river.

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My hat is off to the real women here, including Dr. T, Izzey, Typhon, 100%, etc.

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John the Other, Girl Writes What, Typhon Blue, and Paul Elam will be running the chainsaw through this normalized message of hatred and scorn, and dynamiting whatever is left over.

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Transpersonal philosopher Ken Wilber (1983) has called the consciousness of the second chakra "typhonic," after the Typhon, a mythological being who is half-serpent, half-human.

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In Greek mythology, Typhon is a monstrous giant known for his hundred heads and fiery breath.
Legends say that Typhon was defeated by Zeus, marking his place as a significant figure in Greek myths.
Typhon is often depicted as the father of several mythical creatures, including Cerberus and the Chimera.

Synonyms

Typhoeus

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Literature

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A giant monster in Greek stories with a hundred dragon heads and a loud, terrifying voice

focuses on breathing fire and fathering famous monsters rather than causing whirlwinds

Surface Forms

Typhon main

Etymology

The word Typhon comes from an old Greek idea of 'smoke' and is linked in image to the word typhoon, a great storm. That's why the name suits a giant monster who breathes fire and brings storm-like destruction.