Which monstrous Titan defeated by Zeus is described as a giant?

• A. Typhon
• B. Atlas
• C. Cronus
• D. Prometheus

Answer: (A)

In Greek myth, Zeus’s most memorable triumphs come from overcoming colossal, terrifying beings that threaten his rule. Typhon fits that mold perfectly—a monstrous, colossal giant with serpentine features and often described as the worst of the monsters Gaia bore to challenge Zeus. In the story, Zeus defeats Typhon with thunderbolts and binds him away in Tartarus, a victory that establishes his supremacy over the cosmos. The other figures are Titans with different roles: Atlas is punished after the great war to hold up the heavens; Cronus is the previous Titan king who is dethroned by Zeus; Prometheus is a Titan known for aiding humanity and punishment, not a monster defeated in single combat. So Typhon is the one described as a giant and the one Zeus defeats in this legendary clash.