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Cyclops

Many know the mythical beast of Ancient Greek mythology Cyclops. Son of Uranus & Gaea (Sky and Earth). But what is the etymology of the word Cyclops?
Cyclops in Greek means Round eye from the word Cyclos (κύκλος – circle) and ops (οψ – μάτι related to ope-looks, sight).

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