Myths of Giants and Dwarves

Cronus was the leader of the Titans and the father of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and other Olympian gods.

Hrungnir was a giant who challenged Thor to a duel and was tricked into drinking from a magical horn that made him grow so large that he burst.

The Fir Bolg were a race of dwarves in Celtic mythology who were known for their skill in metalworking and craftsmanship.

Fafnir was a giant who was said to have been killed by the hero Siegfried in Germanic mythology.

Namazu was a giant catfish in Japanese mythology that was said to cause earthquakes when it moved.

Ravana was a giant demon in Hindu mythology who was defeated by the god Vishnu.

Maui was a giant in Maori mythology who was said to have created the North Island of New Zealand.

Wendigo was a giant in Native American mythology who was said to have been created from the blood of a slain god.

Oduduwa was a giant in African mythology who was said to have been the first king of the Yoruba people.

Bunjil was a giant in Aboriginal Australian mythology who was said to have created the world by singing.

Tane was a giant in Polynesian mythology who was said to have been the father of the demigod Maui.

Nergal was a giant in Mesopotamian mythology who was said to have been the guardian of the underworld.

Apophis was a giant in Egyptian mythology who was said to have been the god of chaos and darkness.

Xiuhtecuhtli was a giant in Aztec mythology who was said to have been the god of fire and destruction.

Viracocha was a giant in Inca mythology who was said to have been the creator of the world.