ophidion

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ancient Greek mythological serpent or dragon.

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Variants

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ophidian , ophidians

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ophis' meaning serpent or snake.

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Trivia

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1. The Ophidion was sometimes depicted as having the ability to speak and provide oracles.

2. In some versions of the myth, the Ophidion was said to have been slain by the hero Heracles.

3. The constellation Hydra, which represents the many-headed serpent, is sometimes associated with the Ophidion.

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1. Hydra: Another mythological serpent or dragon from Greek mythology. The Hydra had multiple heads, and for every head that was cut off, two more grew in its place.

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In Greek mythology, the Ophidion was a serpent or dragon that could take on various shapes and forms. It was often depicted as having the body of a serpent and the head of a lion or a human. The Ophidion was believed to possess magical powers and was often associated with the god Apollo.

How to Memorize "ophidion"

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   - Visualize a serpent or dragon with the body of a snake and the head of a lion or a human.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ophidion' with Greek mythology and the god Apollo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ophidion, the serpent with a lion's head' to remember the meaning of the word.

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