Alcyoneus

American  

[al-sahy-uh-nyoos, -nuhs] / ælˈsaɪ əˌnyus, -nəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a giant who threw a stone at Hercules and was killed when Hercules hit the stone back with his club.

2. a giant who, invulnerable in his own country, was dragged by Hercules to another country and there killed.

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Example Sentences

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

Standing at the gates of the camp was Alcyoneus.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

Around the spire of Alcyoneus, oil bubbled, then churned and erupted like a boiling cauldron.

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

She explained how they had moved to Alaska, how Hazel had helped to raise the giant Alcyoneus, and how she had died, sinking the island into Resurrection Bay.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan