No mythological origin or creation story is recorded in the available source. The label is a descriptive one situating these figures in the local festival tradition of Calonge; the source does not provide historical details about when the practice began, who originally commissioned the figures, or any narrated origins.
Described in the source only as "processional giants," implying very large anthropomorphic figures constructed to be carried or moved in parades. The available material provides no further detail on materials, costume, specific height, or individual character appearance.
As described in the source, their functional capacity is to be paraded in public celebrations; the source attributes no animate powers, independent behavior, or supernatural abilities to the figures. They are man-made ceremonial effigies used in processions.
Community Record
- [1]Gegants de Calonge (Wikidata Q20875973). Wikidata: Gegants de Calonge, Q20875973wiki
