AG´ROIS, one of the giants called Titans. He was killed by the
Parcæ.—_Greek Fable._
ALCYONEUS [_Al´.sĭ.ŏ.nuce_] or AL´CION, brother of Porphyrĭon. He stole
some of the Sun’s oxen, and Jupiter sent Herculês against him, but he
was unable to prevail, for immediately the giant touched the earth he
received fresh vigor. Pallas, seizing him, carried him beyond the moon,
and he died. His seven daughters were turned into halcyons, or
kingfishers.—Apollonios of Rhodes, _Argonautic Expedition_, i. 6.
AL´GEBAR´. The giant Orīon is so called by the Arabs.