Cyclopes

/ˈsaɪ.kloʊ.piːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cyclops; multiple one-eyed giants from Greek mythology.

Etymology

Direct plural from Greek 'kyklopes' (κύκλωπες), the standard Greek plural of 'kyklops.' This form preserves the original Greek pluralization.

Kelly Says

In Homer's 'Odyssey,' there are multiple cyclopes, and each one had different characteristics—not all were hostile, and some even had families, which shows ancient Greeks thought of them as more than just mindless monsters.

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