PERIPHETES (cretan giant and robber)
Monster · mythical son of Hephaestus
- Parents
- Poseidon, Hephaestus, Anticleia
- In the sources
- 7 ancient passages
In Godsunder
At the height of their saga. Heroes begin the campaign weaker and grow with every deed.
- Might12
- Grace10
- Vigour14
- Wits10
- Spirit10
- Tier
- 3 · armour 0 · fights as a brute
- Favour
- Hephaestus 2
- Clubman's Crush. He was known by the nickname the Clubman. Apollodorus 3.16.1
Periphetes, known as the Clubman and Club-bearer, was the son of Hephaestus and Anticlia.1,2,3 He fought with a bronze club, though other traditions describe him carrying an iron one.1,4,2 Described as crazy on his legs, he used this weapon to kill travelers passing through his territory.1,4
Corynetes was the first individual Theseus killed while emulating Heracles' labors.4
Following the fight, Theseus took the iron club from Periphetes.1 One genealogical tradition identifies Periphetes as the father of Parthaon.5 Another account states that Teucer killed Periphetes during a battle.6
The codex facts behind this entry
Periphetes was the son of Hephaestus and Anticlia. Apollodorus 3.16.1 +1
In the myths
Periphetes killed travelers passing through his territory using his club. Apollodorus 3.16.1 +1
Fate
Theseus killed him in Epidaurus as his first labor after grappling with him. Apollodorus 3.16.1 +2
