hermaphroditic

Meanings

• meaning 1: an organism having both male and female reproductive organs.

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Rhymes

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hermetic , meretricious , pesticide

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Variants

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hermaphroditic , hermaphroditically

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Etymology

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The term 'hermaphroditic' comes from the ancient Greek mythological figure Hermaphroditus. He was said to be the offspring of Hermes and Aphrodite. Hermaphroditus was initially male but later turned into a hermaphroditic being.

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Trivia

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1. {"fact"=>"Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed that the god Hermes was the messenger of the gods and the herald of spring? They also believed that Hermes was the patron of travelers, merchants, and thieves!", "source"=>"Ancient Greek Mythology"}

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1. intersex: Intersex is a term used to describe individuals who do not fit neatly into binary categories of male and female. Intersex individuals may have variations in their sex chromosomes, gonads, or sex characteristics that do not conform to typical definitions of male or female.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'hermaphroditic' has been used to describe characters and figures that possess both male and female sexual characteristics. One famous example of this is the character Tiresias from Homer's 'Odyssey'. Tiresias was a blind prophet who had once lived as a man and then as a woman. Because of his unique experiences, Tiresias was able to offer valuable insights and advice to the characters in the 'Odyssey'.

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