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Gigantes, also known as Gigantes in Greek mythology, were a race of immense and powerful beings. According to Hesiod's Theogony, they were the offspring of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). Their birth was a consequence of the castration of Uranus by their father Cronus, with the blood of Uranus falling upon Gaia and thus engendering them.

The Gigantes were renowned for their colossal size and prodigious strength. They were often depicted as warriors, armed with javelins, shields, and clubs. A significant myth involving the Gigantes is the Gigantomachy, a legendary battle between the gods of Olympus and the Gigantes. This conflict is a central theme in Greek mythology, symbolizing the struggle between order and chaos. The gods, aided by heroes like Heracles, ultimately triumphed over the Gigantes, establishing their dominion.

The origins and nature of the Gigantes vary slightly across different ancient sources, but their portrayal as formidable adversaries of the gods remains consistent. Their defeat solidified the power of the Olympians and is often seen as a foundational event in the cosmic order of the Greek pantheon. They represent primal, untamed forces that the established divine order had to overcome.