GERYON


Meaning of GERYON in English

[Greek] In Greek mythology, Geryon was a triple-bodied, winged giant who dwelt on the island of Erythea in the extreme west. He owned a herd of red cattle which was guarded by the two-headed hound Orthrus. These oxen were stolen by Heracles as the tenth of his Twelve Labors. Garyon was killed.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.