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by Micha F. Lindemans

In Greek mythology, Geryon was a triple-bodied, winged giant who dwelt on the island of Erythea in the extreme west. He owned a herd of red cattle which was guarded by the two-headed hound Orthrus. These oxen were stolen by Heracles as the tenth of his Twelve Labors. Garyon was killed.