antwerp

The giant Antigoon. He guarded a bridge over the river Scheldt (Antwerp, Belgium). To cross the bridge, you had to pay a toll, those that refused to pay, he severed one of their hands and threw it into the river.

The Giant Hand of Antwerp - Silvius Brabo (mythical Roman soldier) killed a giant, called Druon Antigoon, who asked money from people who wanted to pass the bridge over the river Scheldt. When they didn't want to or couldn't pay, he cut off their hand and threw it in the river. This legend is...