[Judaic] Ancient Syrian and Phoenician chthonic beings, associated with fertility and the underworld. The name is also given to a race of semi-divine heroes, giants, who once lived in Canaan. These were the offspring of the sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen. vi, 4).
REPHAIM
Meaning of REPHAIM in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012