Alcyoneus
Americannoun
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a giant who threw a stone at Hercules and was killed when Hercules hit the stone back with his club.
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a giant who, invulnerable in his own country, was dragged by Hercules to another country and there killed.
Example Sentences
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“I’ve followed your progress, son of Neptune,” said Alcyoneus.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
The giant Alcyoneus stepped forward, his reptilian feet shaking the ground.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Frank would find him—but first they had to deal with Alcyoneus.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
He screamed in frustration and slammed into Frank again, but Alcyoneus was completely out of his weight division.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
According to Alcyoneus, the real war would happen far away, in the homeland of the gods.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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