Albion

Albion was the name of the King of the Giants that once inhabited the island of Britain and it is his name that then became the name of the island, the oldest name and one that is still used today. He, and his giant brethren, are said to be descendents of Ham, son of Noah, and he was slain by Hercules on in Liguria. His essence was then split into four parts - collectively known as the Four Zoas - Tharmas, Urthona, Luvah and Urizen. 
== Story ==
=== The Death of Albion ===
Before human settlement, the original occupants were giants. In Christian mythology, these giants were descendents of Ham, a son of Noah, arriving on the island from Africa. The king of these giants was named "Albion" and son of sea-god, known as Poseidon by the Greeks, and namesake of the island. He ruled the giants for a significant tenure before he was called upon by his brothers to aid them in battle against Hercules, the demi-god son of Zeus. Thus, Albion travelled through Gaul (modern day France) to meet his brothers in Liguria (modern day part of north-west Italy). Here, Hercules was bound to his tenth task (the legends of Hercules can be found on the Greek Mythology Wiki. This specifically relates to the Twelve Labours of Hercules), wherein he had travelled to the island of Erytheia and stole the unique cattle of Geryon (another giant)Page 2, Chapter 1: The Giants, and on his way back to Mycenae, he travelled through Liguria. Here is where Albion met up with his brother Dercynus and the brothers, and the Ligurian army, challenged Hercules and his own army. When Hercules' army ran out of arrows, Hercules prayed to his father, Zeus, who sent a shower of stones that they used as missiles instead, allowing them to slay the Ligurians and the giants, including Albion. Following the death of Albion, the number of giants in Britain diminished, but they lived on for hundreds of years, especially in the region of what would become CornwallPage 3, Chapter 1: The Giants, .
=== The Four Zoas ===
When Albion died, his essence was split into four persons - collectively known as the Four Zoas - Tharmas (who symbolises sensation), Urthona (imagination), Luvah (love) and Urizen (reason)William Blake, The Four Zoas..
=== Children ===
As well as the Four Zoas, who could be viewed as offspring, Albion had twenty-four children, twelve sons and twelve daughters.
==== Sons ====
Hand, Hyle, Coban, Guantok, Peachey, Brereton, Slayd, Hutton, Scofield, Kox, Kotope, Bowen.
==== Daughters ====
Gwendolen, Ragan, Sabrina, Gonorill, Mehetabel, Cordella, Boadicea/Gwiniverra, Conwenna, Estrild, Gwinefrid, Ignoge, Cambel
== References ==
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