Definition von kyknos im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
(Mitoloji) Kyknos: In Greek mythology, four people were known as Cycnus or Cygnus. Most of them ended up being transformed into swans. The most famous Cycnus however, was the son of Ares. Cycnus (Kyknos), son of Ares was sired upon Pelopia or Pyrene. Cycnus was a bloodthirsty and cruel man in Macedonia who was so murderous he aspired to build a temple to his father constructed from the skulls and bones of travelers, whom Cycnus would kill in passing. His building days came to an end however, when Cycnus encountered Heracles near the River Echedorus. Desiring to please his father, Cycnus challenged Heracles to single combat, wishing to add Heracles' bones to his temple. This was an extremely foolish move, as Cycnus should have recalled the numerous times in which Heracles bested his father in combat