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Typhon

Deadly monster of Greek mythology

EntityGiantsQ180237

Also known as Typhoeus

Instance of: Giants

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Typhon, also known as Typhoeus, Typhaon or Typhos, was a monstrous serpentine giant and one of the deadliest creatures in Greek mythology. According to Hesiod, Typhon was the son of Gaia and Tartarus. However, one source has Typhon as the son of Hera alone, while another makes Typhon the offspring of Cronus. Typhon and his mate Echidna were the progenitors of many famous monsters.

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Sex or gender: male
Mother: Gaia
Father: Tartarus
Child: sphinx
Orthrus mother: Echidna
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1.Stated in Typhoeus
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Cerberus mother: Echidna
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1.Stated in Q45199277
2.Stated in Typhoeus
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Hydra mother: Echidna
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1.Stated in Typhoeus
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chimera mother: Echidna
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1.Stated in "Chimaera"
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Aethon
Crommyonian Sow
Ladon
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Anemoi Thuellai
Nemean lion
Colchian Dragon
Scylla
Gorgon
Native label: Τυφῶν
Different from: train horn
Spouse: Echidna
Said to be the same as: Seth

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