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Gigantomachy: Definition, Myth, and Greek Origins

The Gigantomachy is the celebrated Greek myth of the Olympian gods’ war against the Giants, a cosmic struggle that embodies the victory of order over chaos. This article traces its origins, its distinction from the Titanomachy, and its powerful role in ancient religion and Athenian art, inviting a closer look at why the tale endured.