Cottus: The Titan of the Hundred Arms
Cottus: The Titan of the Hundred Arms Greek mythology is filled with a diverse range of gods, Titans , and mythical creatures. One such titan, Cottus, is often overlooked but has a fascinating story to tell. Cottus is known as the titan of the hundred arms and is often grouped together with his brothers, Gyges and Briareus . In this blog post, we will explore the background of Cottus, his appearance, and his role in Greek mythology. Cottus Background of Cottus Cottus was born to the Titans Uranus and Gaia . He was one of the three Titans born with 100 arms and 50 heads. His brothers, Gyges and Briareus , also possessed the same physical attributes. Cottus and his brothers were considered to be the Hecatoncheires , which translates to "the ones with a hundred hands." Cottus and his brothers were imprisoned in Tartarus by their father, Uranus , due to their physical appearance. They were eventually freed by their nephew, Zeus , when he overthrew his father, Cronus . Afte...