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The word sphinx comes from the Greek Σφίγξ, associated by folk etymology with the verb σφίγγειν (sphíngēn), meaning "to squeeze", "to tighten up". [5] [6] [7] This name may be derived from the fact that lions kill their prey by strangulation, biting the throat of prey and holding them down until they die.
Basan, a fire-breathing chicken from Japanese mythology; Cockatrice, a chicken-headed dragon or serpent, visually similar to or confused with the Basilisk. Gallic rooster, a symbolic rooster used as an allegory for France; Gullinkambi, a rooster who lives in Valhalla in Norse mythology; Rooster of Barcelos, a mythological rooster from Portugal
Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #269 on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The New York Times.
Most concern everyday objects such as smoke, a fish, a mirror, wine, or pipes; the second largest group concern mythological figures, taxing the audience's knowledge of the details of their stories. [9] It is likely that among the forerunners of the Greek Anthology, the ninth-century anthology of Cephalus contained riddles. [10]
Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #551 on Friday, December 13, 2024. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, December 13, 2024 The New York Times
Mythological objects encompass a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, paranormal, and pseudoscience from across the world. This list is organized according to the category of object.
In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word:
Polyphemus (Πολύφημος), a Cyclops who briefly captured Odysseus and his men, only to be overcome and blinded by the hero. The Gegenees (Γηγενέες), a tribe of six-armed giants fought by the Argonauts on Bear Mountain in Mysia. Geryon (Γηρυων), a three-bodied giant who dwelt on the sunset isle at the ends of the earth. He ...