Geryon (Noun)
Meaning
(Greek mythology) a mythical monster with three heads that was slain by Hercules.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Geryon was often depicted as a giant with three heads in ancient Greek art and literature.
- In Greek mythology, Hercules was tasked with slaying Geryon as one of his twelve labors.
- Geryon was said to be the son of Chrysaor and Callirhoe in Greek mythology.
- The mythical creature Geryon was said to be found on the island of Erytheia, which was located beyond the western edge of the known world.
- Hercules crossed the Strait of Gibraltar to reach the island where Geryon was said to reside.