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cyclops

[sahy-klops] / ˈsaɪ klɒps /






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Damon’s Odysseus captures all the heroic arrogance, bravery and selfish stupidity of an action-flick brawler who would shoot a giant cyclops in the eye as he’s making his escape, just because.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Its fantastical elements, from the ambush on Troy led by Matt Damon’s Odysseus to a giant cyclops that gobbles his men in a cave, were created primarily with physical effects for a more visceral impact.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Meanwhile, there is a first look at the man-eating cyclops, Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon.

From BBC May 5, 2026

New research suggests that far back in evolutionary history, one of our earliest relatives had a single eye, much like a tiny cyclops, positioned on top of its head.

From Science Daily Apr. 27, 2026

“That boy is a perfect cyclops, isn’t he?” said Amy one day, as Laurie clattered by on horseback, with a flourish of his whip as he passed.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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