Giantess
noun
A female giant.
In the fairy tale, the prince was captured by a wicked giantess who lived in a massive castle.

Often appears as...
- wicked giantess
- tall giantess
noun
A female giant.
In the fairy tale, the prince was captured by a wicked giantess who lived in a massive castle.

Often appears as...
- wicked giantess
- tall giantess
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Fairy Tale Context
Giantess is often used in fairy tales and myths to describe a large, sometimes magical woman.

The children marveled at stories of the gentle giantess who could lift mountains.
Gender Specific
The word specifies female giants, differentiating them from male giants.

As they journeyed through the enchanted forest, they encountered a friendly giantess and her brother.
Fantasy Genre
Giantess is commonly used in fantasy stories, games, or movies to add a mystical element.

In the video game, the warrior sought the help of a giantess to defeat the dragon.
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Video examples
The myth of Loki’s...
Loki. Despite having settled down with his wife and sons, Loki had been sneaking off to visit the giantess Angrboda. And when the king learned this affair had produced three children, he was filled with unease.
Video examples
The myth of Loki’s...
Loki. Despite having settled down with his wife and sons, Loki had been sneaking off to visit the giantess Angrboda. And when the king learned this affair had produced three children, he was filled with unease.
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