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Perseus & Daedalus (from Heroes and Monsters of Greek Myth)
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09/03/2009
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brooding
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ponder
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oracle
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one held to give divinely inspired answers or revelations
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auguries
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predictions
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lee
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side sheltered from the wind
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jaunty
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lively in manner or appearance
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Talaria
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silver winged sandals
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spoor
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track or trail especially of a wild animal
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swarthy
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dark in complexion
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caprice
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whim
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prate
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talk long and foolishly
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labyrinth
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maze
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rash
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too hasty in decision or action
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grappling hooks
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large iron hooks for grabbing and hanging on
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insolent
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contemptuously rude
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squall
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sudden, violent, brief storm
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ruff
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fringe of hair or feathers around an animal's neck
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tunic
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ancient knee-length garment
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thyme
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cooking herb
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lithe
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supple, graceful
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quarry
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prey
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taunt
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sarcastic challenge or insult
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parried
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ward off a blow
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pediment
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triangular gable - like decoration on a building
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spurned
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rejected
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fatal
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causing death or ruin
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