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| Asterius | |
|---|---|
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| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Astarias, Asterus, Aster |
| Species | Giant |
| Gender | Male |
| Relatives | |
| Killed by | Athena |
| Battle | Gigantomachy |
In Greek mythology, Asterius (Ancient Greek: Ἀστέριος, romanized: Astérios, lit. 'starry') is a Giant (usually among the ones who took arms against the gods), the child of the deities Gaia (the Earth) and Uranus (the Sky) who fought and was killed by the goddess Athena.