GIANT FACTS by Laketempest 2011/03/01 17:55
The mythology and legends of many different cultures include mythological creatures of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. Giant is the english word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed example, the gigantes of Greek mythology!
Description;
In various Indo-European mythologies, gigantic peoples are featured as primeval races associated with chaos and the wild nature, and they are frequently in conflict. There are also historical stories featuring giants. In many cases giants look exactly like humans physically, though some will have distinguishable differences such as horns, tusks, claws, or differently proportioned body parts such as large hands and feet. Some giants look nothing like humans save for a humanoid shape.
powers/weaknesses;
They are attributed superhuman strength and physical proportions, a long lifespan, and thus a great deal of knowledge as well. Yet, they are weak in both morals and imagination. Fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk have formed our modern perception of giants as stupid and violent monsters, frequently said to eat humans, and especially children. However, in some more recent portrayals, like those of Oscar Wilde, the giants are both intelligent and friendly.
The mythology and legends of many different cultures include mythological creatures of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. Giant is the english word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed example, the gigantes of Greek mythology!
Description;
In various Indo-European mythologies, gigantic peoples are featured as primeval races associated with chaos and the wild nature, and they are frequently in conflict. There are also historical stories featuring giants. In many cases giants look exactly like humans physically, though some will have distinguishable differences such as horns, tusks, claws, or differently proportioned body parts such as large hands and feet. Some giants look nothing like humans save for a humanoid shape.
powers/weaknesses;
They are attributed superhuman strength and physical proportions, a long lifespan, and thus a great deal of knowledge as well. Yet, they are weak in both morals and imagination. Fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk have formed our modern perception of giants as stupid and violent monsters, frequently said to eat humans, and especially children. However, in some more recent portrayals, like those of Oscar Wilde, the giants are both intelligent and friendly.
good facts...
good facts
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