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cyclops

[sahy-klops] / ˈsaɪ klɒps /






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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

The EU says a primitive form of feta is mentioned in the Odyssey, when the hero of the ancient epic takes cheese from the cave of the cyclops Polyphemus.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

A purple cyclops cop named Officer Spector, voiced by Lena Waithe, makes passing mention of her girlfriend during a traffic stop.

From Washington Post Jun. 17, 2022

When she looked up, the magnifying glass enlarged her right eye, giving her the terrifying look of a cyclops.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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