Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
gigantomachy .
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Examples
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The portico, in spite of its too steep gable (once filled with a “gigantomachia” in gilt bronze) and its somewhat awkward association with a round building, is nevertheless a noble work, its capitals in Pentelic marble ranking among the finest known examples of the Roman Corinthian.
A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised 1890
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Quod pro gigantomachia amores scribere sit coactus.
The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) Christopher Marlowe 1578
moloko commented on the word gigantomachia
A battle between giants. Although, this is the Latin version of the word.
September 19, 2007
peritus commented on the word gigantomachia
Specifically, the battle between the giants and the gods in Greek mythology; cf. titanomachy.
February 10, 2008