- lernean
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Lernean — Ler*ne an (l[ e]r*n[=e] an), n. [See {Lern[ae]a}.] (Zo[ o]l.) One of a family ({Lern[ae]id[ae]}) of parasitic Crustacea found attached to fishes and other marine animals. Some species penetrate the skin and flesh with the elongated head, and feed … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lernean — adjective see lernaean I * * * Lernaean or Lernean /lûr nēˈən/ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑Lerna … Useful english dictionary
Lernean Hydra — From Greek mythology, this serpent usually had nine heads. If one head is cut off, two grow to replace it. Hercules slew the monster by having Iolaus, his charioteer, burn the stump as soon as a head was cut off. This prevented new heads from… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
HYDRA, THE LERNEAN — a monstrous reptile inhabiting a marsh, with a number of heads, that grew on again as often as they were chopped off, and the destruction of which was one of the twelve labours of Hercules, an act which symbolises the toil expended in draining … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Mythological creatures of Class of the Titans — This article lists and describes the various mythological creatures that have appeared on the Canadian cartoon series Class of the Titans , often playing a major role in the key episode they have appeared in. Though the majority of the creatures… … Wikipedia
List of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monsters — See also: Lists of Dungeons Dragons monsters This is the list of Advanced Dungeons Dragons 2nd edition monsters, an important element of that role playing game.[1] This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons Dragons 2nd… … Wikipedia
Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie — Tafel mit Foto zu Ehren Agatha Christies an der Außenwand der Torre Abtei in ihrer Geburtsstadt Torquay Dame Agatha Christie, DBE [ˈæɡəθə ˈkɹɪsti] (* 15. September 1890 in Torquay, Graf … Deutsch Wikipedia
Mary Westmacott — Tafel mit Foto zu Ehren Agatha Christies an der Außenwand der Torre Abtei in ihrer Geburtsstadt Torquay Dame Agatha Christie, DBE [ˈæɡəθə ˈkɹɪsti] (* 15. September 1890 in Torquay, Graf … Deutsch Wikipedia
Les Travaux d'Hercule (Agatha Christie) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Douze travaux (homonymie). Les Travaux d Hercule (The Labours of Hercules dans l édition originale britannique) est un recueil de 12 nouvelles policières et un prologue, écrit par Agatha Christie, publié pour la… … Wikipédia en Français
Les Travaux d'Hercule (Christie) — Les Travaux d Hercule (Agatha Christie) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Douze travaux (homonymie). Les Travaux d Hercule (The Labours of Hercules dans l édition originale britannique) est un recueil de 12 nouvelles policières et un prologue,… … Wikipédia en Français
