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AWAD - titanism

Today's word is titanism, after Titan, any of a family of giant gods in Greek mythology. Titans, under the leadership of Cronus, one of the Titans, overthrew their father Uranus and ruled themselves. Eventually, Cronus' son, Zeus, rebelled against his father and defeated the Titans. Earliest documented use: 1628.

 

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Uploaded on February 16, 2022