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Talos
Giant automaton in Greek mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Talos (disambiguation).
In Greek mythology, Talos, also spelled Talus (/ˈteɪlɒs/;[1] Greek: Τάλως, Tálōs) or Talon (/ˈteɪlɒn, ən/; Greek: Τάλων, Tálōn), was a giant automaton made of bronze to protect Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's shores three times daily.
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