Alcyoneus

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Tradition

Eldest of the Gigantes and immortal so long as he stood on his native soil - Heracles had to drag him beyond the borders of Pallene to kill him. One of the oldest attested giant-slaying motifs in Greek art.

Named in Greek, Roman, Norse, Islamic, Celtic and Asian tradition. Recorded as tradition, not asserted as history.

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Also known asAlkyoneus
Lineage Gigantes · race detail
TraditionGreek
RegionPallene, Thrace
EraMythic age
Stature as recordedNot stated
Primary referencesApollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.6.1; Pindar, Nemean 4
Source Wikipedia: Alcyoneus

Stature is recorded as the source states it, in that source’s own units. It is not a verified measurement unless this record sits in the Modern documented record class.

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