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Cyclopes

Cyclopes. Justin Motheral Period 6 . What is a Cyclopes?. The Cyclops is a one- eyed giant of the race that built Olympus for the gods. The Cyclops weapon is their strength. Their Role.

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Cyclopes

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  1. Cyclopes Justin Motheral Period 6

  2. What is a Cyclopes? The Cyclops is a one- eyed giant of the race that built Olympus for the gods. The Cyclops weapon is their strength.

  3. Their Role. • The Cyclops were the first Smiths (blacksmith). Volcanoes were believed to be the aftermath of the underground work.

  4. Zeus’s Gift. • Zeus, overthrowing his father in turn, set the Cyclops free. Since they were blacksmiths they gave Zeus the gift of thunder and lightning, as thanks.

  5. Poseidon’s Gift. • The Cyclops also gifted Poseidon with a trident and Hades with the Helmet of Darkness.

  6. Work Cited • Morley, Jacqueline. Greek Myths. Chicago, Illinois: Peter Bedrick Books, 1998. Print. • Philip, Neil. Mythology. 1. U.S.: Dorling Kinderson, 1999. Print.

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