Colossus - Definition and Overview

Colossus can refer to several different topics:

• The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the World

• The Colossus computer was the first digital programmable electronic computer.

• In the novel and movie Colossus: The Forbin Project, Colossus is a computer.

• A colossus (statue) is a giant statue similar to the kind prevalent in ancient Egypt.
  • see the Colossus of Barletta

• In American comics, Colossus is one of the X-Men.

• In computer games,  Colossus Chess 2.0 and 4.0, Colossus Mah Jong, and Colossus Bridge is a series of games made 1984–1987.

• The Colossus is a collection of poetry by Sylvia Plath

• Several ships of the Royal Navy have been named Colossus