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giant is an ancient mythological humanoid creature originating primarily from Norse and Greek legend. These beings may look similar to humans but possess tremendous size and the strength to move mountains (in many cases, literally). In many mythologies, giants are said to be primeval beasts that frequently engage in battle with the gods. The more modern "fairytale" equivalents are often depicted as stupid, violent brutes that eat humans (likely due to confusion with Ogres).

While associated mostly with European legends almost every culture on Earth has regional variants of Giants, much as they do Dragons and other mythical monsters, in symbolism a Giant is often seen as a metaphor for having a great many enemies or victory over seemingly impossible odds.

In some cultures (such as the ancient Norse) Giants also symbolized the wilds of nature and were closely related to what modern culture would call Elementals, embodying violent storms or bitter winters.

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