hydrae

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, a nine-headed serpent or dragon, which lived in the swamps of Lerna. When one head was cut off, two more grew in its place.

  - "The hero Hercules was tasked with slaying the Hydra."
  - "The Hydra was a fearsome creature that guarded the entrance to the underworld."

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Variants

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Hydra , Hydras , Hydriot , Hydriote , Idhra , hydra-headed

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Etymology

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From Greek Ὕδρα, Ὕδραον (hudra, hudraon) 'snake in the mud' or 'water serpent'

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Trivia

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1. The Hydra is sometimes depicted with multiple heads, ranging from one to a hundred or more.

2. In some versions of the myth, the Hydra was said to be invulnerable, as each head that was cut off would regenerate and two new heads would grow in its place.

3. The Hydra is sometimes considered a symbol of regeneration and immortality due to its ability to regenerate its heads.

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1. Hydra's heads: In Greek mythology, each head of the Hydra was believed to represent a different sin or vice. When Hercules cut off one head, two more grew in its place.

2. Hydra's lair: In Greek mythology, the Hydra was said to live in a swampy area near Lerna, in the Argolid region of Greece.

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Culture

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The Hydra is a popular mythological creature in Greek mythology and has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. It is often used as a symbol of regeneration and immortality.

How to Memorize "hydrae"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large serpent with multiple heads. Imagine each time a head is cut off, two more grow in its place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Hydra with the mythological story of Hercules and his twelve labors. Remember that each head represented a sin or vice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Many heads, many troubles' to help remember the meaning of Hydra.

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