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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 ...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword, Have a Ball (Freestyle)
Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by . Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.
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Unlocking Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was commissioned by King Minos to build the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a terrible beast with a bull head. When Athenian hero Theseus penetrated the labyrinth and ...
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Southern Columbia vs. Montgomery
Your next toss up is in mythology. In Greek mythology, she was a Phoenician princess, sister of Cadmus, the consort of Zeus and mother of King Minos of Crete. Name this mythological character who ...
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The Ancient Greek Myth That Inspired Lord of the Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien's tale of the fall of Númenor was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis.
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Hadestown brings modern twist to Greek myth at Lutcher Theater
The classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and their travels to the underworld gets a modern retelling in the Lutcher Theater’s latest Broadway musical. Anais Mitchell’s “Hadestown ...