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Gigantomachy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

In Greek mythology, the battle between the Olympian gods and the Titans or Giants, depicted in the sculptural frieze of the Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Unit 2 Required Works

Unit 2

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