Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

COTTUS

Greek fabulous creature

Also known as Coltus, Kottos

Picture of the Greek fabulous creature Cottus from our Greek mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Another plank of the dreaded tree giants

A giant killer tree creature, he is the brother of Briareus and Gyges. No-one would ever dare to call him Woody.

Log onto the Hecatonchires, he was one of them.

Cottus Facts and Figures

Name: Cottus
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Coltus, Kottos

Gender: Male
Type: fabulous creature
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 5952


Cottus Relationships

Father: Uranus
Mother: Gaia
Member of: Hecatonchires

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Article last revised on September 06, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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