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Mythology

Hercules

Ovid

A myth portraying a mighty hero whose extraordinary strength is matched by suffering, trials, and a tragic fate shaped by the gods.

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Atalanta

Ovid

A myth in which a swift, independent heroine is outwitted in a race, showing how love and cunning overcome pride and strength.

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Daedalus and Icarus

Ovid

Mythological tale about the ingenious inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus, who flies too close to the sun with wax wings, leading to his…

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