Typhon (/ˈtaɪfɒn, -fən/; Greek:Τυφῶν, Tuphōn[typʰɔ̂ːn]), also Typhoeus (/taɪˈfiːəs/; Τυφωεύς, Tuphōeus), Typhaon (Τυφάων, Tuphaōn) or Typhos (Τυφώς, Tuphōs), was a monstrous giant and the most deadly being of Greek mythology. Typhon was the last son of Gaia, and was fathered by Tartarus. Typhon and his mate Echidna were the progenitors of many famous monsters.
近义、反义、联想词
近义词
n.
mythical monster, mythical creature
联想词
Zeus宙斯;serpent蛇;Hades冥府;daemon半神半人的精灵;
英英词典
typhoeus n.
(Greek mythology) son of Gaea and Tartarus who created the whirlwinds; had a terrifying voice and 100 dragon heads that spurted fire