Giaour, Turkish. An unbeliever in Mohammed.
Gigantomachia, Gr. A favourite subject of Greek art, representing the War of the Giants, sons of Cœlus and Terra, against Jupiter. They “heaped Ossa on Pelion” to scale heaven, and were defeated by Hercules. They are represented as of vast stature and strength, having their feet covered with scales. A beautiful cameo in the Naples Museum represents Jove in his chariot subduing the giants. In 1875 the German expedition found among the ruins of a temple at Pergamus a series of sculptures of almost colossal proportions, representing, as Pliny describes them, the Wars of the Giants. These sculptures are now in the Berlin Museum.
Gillo, R. A wine-cooler, of earthenware.
Fig. 353. Gimmel Rings. The device of Cosmo de’ Medici.
Gimmel Ring, Her. Two, sometimes three annulets interlaced. (Fig. [353].)
Gingham (Javanese ginggan). Cotton cloth, woven from dyed yarns; distinguished from cloth printed or dyed after weaving.
Ginglymus, R. (γίγγλυμος). A hinge moving in a socket.
Gingrinus, R. (γίγγρας). A flute used at funerals.
