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=  The Cyclops  BY:ANTHONY PICHIRALLO =

BASIC INFORMATION

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The cyclops is a monster that has been a symbolic figure in many greek and roman myths. You can easily distinguish a cyclops because of its single large eye located in the middle of its head. It is also said that all cyclops share tremendous strength and were large creatures. There are many different stories of different cyclops from many different authors. ======



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MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES  ====== According to the legendary greek poet, Hesiod, the cyclops were the children of Uranus and Gaia. The three cyclops were sons of Uranus were named Argos, Steropes, and Brontes.

"When the Titan Cronus decided to help his mother, Gaia, by overthrowing his father, Uranus, the Cyclops assisted. For their favor, the fearful Cronus imprisoned them in Tartarus.   Zeus, overthrowing his father (Cronus) in turn, set the Cyclops free. Since they were metal workers and blacksmiths, they gave Zeus the gift of thunder and lightning as thanks. The Cyclops also gifted the gods Poseidon with a trident and Hades with the Helmet of Darkness"("Cyclops".).

Another famous greek story about the cyclops is from Homer's story about Odysseus. The cyclops in this story is named Polyphemus and he is in love with a Sea nymph named Galateia. Polyphemus became very angry when he saw Galateia in the arms of a boy named Akis. Outraged at the boys action he crushed Akis beneath a rock and killed him. Later in Homer's story Odysseus has an encounter with the Giant in his cave. Polyphemus was eating Odysseus' men rapidly and then Odysseus blinded the cyclops and escaped on his ship with the surviving men.



MODERN REFERENCES The Cyclops is still a symbol of power and strength in todays world. They are in numerous movies as a scary monster that must be defeated by the protagonists. In March of 2009 the movie "Cyclops" came out and was a big hit in the box office. Cyclops movie trailer Another modern reference to the cyclops is in Disney's famous movie Hercules. The cyclops makes an appearance with other Titans and raises havoc to the city but is then defeated by Hercules. [|Cyclops in Disney's Hercules]

WORKS CITED  "Cyclops." //Ancient / Classical History - Ancient Greece & Rome & Classics Research Guide//. Web. 06 Jan. 2012. . "POLYPHEMUS : Cyclops Giant | Greek Mythology, Polyphemos, W/ Pictures."//THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art//. Web. 06 Jan. 2012. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4B5xbgYCF8