SO these creatures may have actually existed…probably not… Number 10. The Cyclops. The cyclops were primordial giants, that were said to have been born from Gaia, the Earth… They were said to possess great strength and ferocity. Fearing their power, the cyclops were thrown into the pits of Tartarus, by their father Uranus… The monsters remained in prison when the titan Cronus overthrew Uranus, and became the ruler of the universe. It was only when the Olympians came to power, did the cyclops find freedom… Zeus released three Cyclops from the dark pit of Tartarus, who in turn would craft thunderbolts for him…
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