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In Greek mythology, Typhon was a monstrous creature who was said to be trapped beneath Mount Etna in Sicily. He was said to be the most fearsome of all creatures, with a hundred dragon heads and wings of an eagle. He was so powerful that even the gods were afraid of him, and so Zeus was forced to trap him beneath the mountain. Typhon is still said to cause the eruptions of Mount Etna today, as his rage and power still remain.