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The Lernaean Hydra or Hydra of Lerna (Ancient Greek: Λερναῖα ὕδρα, romanized: Lernaîa Húdrā), more often known simply as the Hydra, is a serpentine lake monster in Greek mythology and Roman mythology. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, which was also the site of the myth of the Danaïdes.
Multi-headed can refer to: Polycephaly, the condition of having more than one head Lernaean Hydra, an ancient serpent-like chthonic water beast that possessed numerous heads; Multi-headed train, where two or more engines are used; Multi-monitor, multiple physical display devices running on a single computer system
Great Fish in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Jonah; Hafgufa, a whale of fabulous size, described as a sjóskrímsli 'sea monster' together with the lyngbakr; Hydra, Greek multi-headed dragon-like beast; Iku-Turso, reputedly a type of colossal octopus or walrus; Ipupiara; Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent and nemesis of Thor in Norse mythology
Hesiod also mentions that the hero Heracles slew the Lernaean Hydra, a multiple-headed serpent which dwelt in the swamps of Lerna. [100] The name "Hydra" means "water snake" in Greek. [95] [101] According to the Bibliotheka of Pseudo-Apollodorus, the slaying of the Hydra was the second of the Twelve Labors of Heracles.
The number of heads can be as high as nine, the higher the number the higher the rank. Odd-headed dragons are symbolic of male energy while even headed dragons symbolize female energy. Traditionally, a neak is distinguished from the often serpentine Makar and Tao, the former possessing crocodilian traits and the latter possessing feline traits.
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A magical trick was played, two in fact, when the latest contestant was revealed on "The Masked Singer."
They are many-headed like the Greek hell-hound Cerberus or the hydra [1] [2] and are winged and golden, according to Lazăr Șăineanu. [2] As reported by journalist Eustace Clare Grenville Murray, in Romanian folklore the balaur or balaurul is a serpentine being who guards treasures and princesses, coming to blows against heroic Fêt-Frumos. [3]