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Sylvia Rose
May 6, 20243 min read
Are Cormorants Stymphalian Birds?
In Greek myth, the Stymphalian birds appear in tales of Heracles and in the Argonautica, the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts. The...
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Sylvia Rose
Apr 16, 20246 min read
Giresun (Aretias): Isle of the Amazons
Giresun Island is off the southeast Black Sea coast and the city of Giresun. The island is inhabited by birds, small animals and unique...
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Sylvia Rose
Apr 13, 20247 min read
Amazons - Warrior Women History & Myth
Amazons are warrior women first attested in the Bronze Age. They participate in the legendary Trojan War and colonize regions of the...
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Sylvia Rose
Apr 12, 20246 min read
Stymphalian Birds & Greek Heroics
The Stymphalian birds are vicious flesh-eating birds in Greek mythology. They're believed to originate from the swamps of Stymphalia in...
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