Typhon

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6/9/2023, 2:32 PM Mike C typhon added (from user-submitted name 404598)
9/16/2022, 1:19 AM anonymous

Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Τυφῶν(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Possibly from Greek τύφω (typho) meaning "to smoke", τῦφος (typhos) meaning "fever" or τυφώς (typhos) meaning "whirlwind". In Greek Mythology Typhon was a monstrous giant who challenged the rule of Zeus. He and his mate Echidna were said to be the parents of all monsters.