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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
In Greek and Roman myth, the harpies were a group of animal ... This tale centres on the journey of Jason and the Argonauts in search of the golden fleece. In the story, Phineus is said to have ...
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Argonauts: Are these the world’s weirdest octopuses?
It’s tempting to tack “Jason and the” onto the front of their name ... The octopus argonauts do actually get their name from the famous Argonauts in Greek mythology due to both being very good at ...
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The Myth and Legend Behind Each of the 12 Zodiac Signs
Aries (The Ram) Aries, the fiery ram, represents the Golden Fleece from Greek mythology. The tale centers around Jason and ...