Titans


The gods in classical mythology who ruled the universe until they were overthrown by Zeus. Atlas and Prometheus were Titans.

Notes for Titans

Any great and powerful person can be called a “titan.”

Words Nearby Titans

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How to use Titans in a sentence

  • She could right well preside over such a battle of the Cloud-Titans, and conduct the lightnings softly, without explosions.

  • The table was spread beside a marble basin, into which a little group of sportive Titans were seen spouting.

    Sir Jasper Carew | Charles James Lever
  • The defenders did not linger, but rushed forward to meet them and their embrace was the death-lock of Titans.

    The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
  • It might be a draught-board for Titans with draughts that would measure ten yards in circumference.

  • These, then, stood against the Titans in grim strife, holding huge rocks in their strong hands.