one-eyed giant
Single-orbed behemoth
A one-eyed giant is a cyclops—a mythological creature from Greek legend, massive in size with a single eye centered in its forehead.
The most famous is Polyphemus, blinded by Odysseus in Homer's *Odyssey*.
The term appears in fantasy literature and games for similar creatures: The adventurers fled from the one-eyed giant guarding the cave.
- cyclopsSingle-eyed mythical titan
- PolyphemusOne-eyed giant of myth
- epic poemExtended heroic narrative verse
- giantBeing of huge size
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
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