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Who is aloadae?
Otus and Ephialtes.
Who kills Ephialtes?
Otus, Ephialtes' twin brother killed him on accident. They were distracted by Artemis, and they threw their javelins and was speared by each other. They then died.
Why did Artemis want ephialtes and otus dead?
She knew their evil purpose and wanted to punish them.
Who is Ephialtes?
Ephialtes was the twin of Otus, they were Giant twins, and the sons of Poseidon and Iphimedia (or Canace). They were killed accidentally by each other's javelins and the cunning of Artemis.
What did 2 giants do to Ares?
In Greek mythology, the two giants Otus and Ephialtes captured the god Ares and imprisoned him in a bronze jar for thirteen months. They did this as part of their attempt to overthrow the gods and rule Olympus. Ultimately, Ares was rescued by Hermes.
Who were the Greek giants?
There were a group of them. Eurymedon - their leader Alcyoneus (the strongest) Porphyrion (second-in-command) Enceladus Otus and Ephialtes Pallas Mimas Aristaeus Polybotes
Who is otus of the greek mythology you know he is poseidon son but what were his powers?
The Aloadai giants, Ephialtes and Otos were able to move mountains and threatened to turn land to sea and sea to land.
How did otus and ephialtes anger Zeus?
Otus and Ephialtes, the giant sons of Poseidon, angered Zeus by their audacious attempt to overthrow the gods. They kidnapped and imprisoned Ares, the god of war, and sought to stack mountains on top of each other to reach the heavens and wage war against the deities. Their arrogance and defiance of divine order ultimately led to their downfall when Zeus sent Artemis to deceive and slay them, highlighting the consequences of challenging the supremacy of the gods.
How did Artemis and Apollo trick otus and ephialtes?
Artemis and Apollo tricked the giants Otus and Ephialtes by exploiting their arrogance and desire for power. The twins lured them into a competition to capture Artemis, leading the giants to chase her across the mountains. When they were distracted and separated, Artemis transformed into a deer, causing the giants to accidentally kill each other with their own weapons while attempting to catch her. This clever ruse ultimately led to their downfall, showcasing the twins' cunning and divine prowess.
How did Artemis help Zeus defeat otus and ephialtes?
One one the guy like Artemis and the other guy liked Hera. Artemis pretended to like him back so she pretty much tricked him.
Who is Greek God Otus?
Otus was a giant son of Poseidon. He and his brother Ephialtes tried to overthrow Olympus. One night they slept with their ears to the ground. Mother Earth, Gaea, whispered to them that such strong and tall youths should not let the gods rule them. She hoped they would be able to overthrow Zeus and his family because she was mad at him for keeping her sons, the Titans, in Tartarus. In the mourning, the two brothers pulled up mountains and stacked them on top of each other until they made a new mountain has high as Mount Olympus. From the top they called to Zeus to surrender his powers to them and move out of his palace with the other Olympians. Otus demanded that Artemis stay and become his bride while Ephialtes demanded that Hera become his bride. The two goddesses tossed their heads with scorn. Zeus in a fury hurled thunderbolts at the two brothers. They glanced off harmlessly, for an oracle had predicted that neither gods nor mortals could kill them. When Ares, the god of war, rushed out to battle the brothers, they grabbed him and crammed him in a jar. The gods were really worried, for it seemed like there was no way to kill the Otus and Ephialtes. But Apollo came up with a plan. He figured if no one could kill them that they had to be tricked into killing each other. He persuaded his twin sister Artemis to pretend she was in love with Otus. She agreed. Apollo told the giant that Artemis thought very much of him and accepted his proposal and would meet him at the island of Naxos. That made Ephialtes jealous, but he swallowed his pride and went with his brother to meet Artemis. When Artemis saw them coming, she changed herself into a white deer and ran across their path. She darted to and fro between them. The brothers, who were eager huntsman, threw their javelins at the deer. Artemis cleverly dodged them and the brothers fell to the ground, pieced by the other's javelins. The gods tied them back to back with snakes and threw them in Tartarus. Then they pulled Ares out of the jar where he had been howling the whole time.
What does the myth of otus and ephialtes also show the foolishness of trying to rise above the gods?
The myth of Otus and Ephialtes illustrates the folly of trying to surpass the gods by showcasing their hubris and ambition. The twin giants, who sought to overthrow Zeus and reach the heavens, ultimately faced dire consequences for their arrogance. Their failure serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing that challenging the divine order leads to inevitable punishment. This narrative reinforces the idea that mortals should recognize their limits and respect the power of the gods.
