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As time progressed, Titans (as well as giants) became terms to use for gigantic size. I will tell you what they meant before this.
Titan: this term means 'strained one'. The reason for this is because - after Cronus castrated his father - Ouranos hated the Titans for this. Thus, he gave them this name.
Giant (Gigante): this term means 'old one' or 'ancient ...
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