Giants

are constantly mentioned in the Bible as well as in old mythology, the latter merely representing friendly or hostile forces of nature. Amongst authentic instances of gigantic stature are—the Roman Emperor, Maximus, and the Swede, Cajanus, who were about 9 feet high Munster, the Han over i an yeoman-of-the-guard, and; Frederick William I.’s famous Swedish grenadier, who were 8 ft. 6 in.; Marie Wedde, who was 8 ft. 2 in.; and Anna Swan, who was 8 ft. As a rule, gigantic stature is accompanied by weakne of body or of mind.