Giants (mythology)

In mythology, giants are often depicted as enormous, powerful beings that symbolize chaos, strength, or primal forces. Found in various cultural stories, they frequently oppose gods or humans, embodying chaos or natural threats. For example, in Greek mythology, the Giants (Gigantes) battled the Olympian gods in a mythic war, representing chaos contesting order. Their depictions range from terrifying monsters to noble, formidable figures. Giants serve as allegories for nature's power and humanity’s struggle to tame it, highlighting themes of conflict, strength, and the human relationship with the natural world.