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Gration (giant)
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Gration (Γρατίων[1]) is a giant from Greek mythology.[2] His name might have been corrupted.[3] He was killed by Heracles.
Mythology
Gration was born from Gaia and Uranus.[2]
He was killed by the goddess Artemis with the help of Heracles.[4][5] Alternatively, he was killed solely by Heracles.[6] One story tells that Gration owned a two headed dog.[7]
Name
His name may have been corrupted. Various emendations have been suggested, including Aigaion (Αἰγαίων - "goatish", "stormy"), Eurytion (Εὐρυτίων - "fine flowing", "widely honored") and Rhaion (Ῥαίων - "more adaptable", "more relaxed").[3]
References
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