cyc
lops
Plural
cyclopses
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minute free-swimming freshwater copepod having a large median eye and pear-shaped body and long antennae used in swimming; important in some food chains and as intermediate hosts of parasitic worms that affect man e.g. Guinea worms
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a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead
A cyclops is a mythical creature from Greek mythology characterized by having a single eye in the middle of its forehead. Cyclopes are often depicted as giant beings with immense strength. In mythology, they are usually portrayed as primitive and sometimes hostile, living in isolated areas such as caves. One of the most famous cyclopes is Polyphemus, who appears in Homer's "Odyssey" and encounters the hero Odysseus. The cyclops represents a blend of monstrous and powerful traits, embodying themes of isolation and raw strength.