Talos

Winged "ΤΑΛΩΝ" armed with a stone. Obverse of silver didrachma from Phaistos, Crete (c. 300/280–270 BC). (Cabinet des Médailles, Paris)

In Greek mythology, Talos, also spelled Talus (/ˈtlɒs/;[1] Greek: Τάλως, Tálōs) or Talon (/ˈtlɒn, ən/; Greek: Τάλων, Tálōn), was a giant automaton made of bronze to protect Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's shores three times daily.


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