Danaus

//ˈdæn.eɪ.əs// name

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  1. 1
    a mythical king who founded Argos Greek

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genus danaus

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"Tantalus, in spite of his thirst, stopped for a moment his efforts for water, Ixion's wheel stood still, the vulture ceased to tear the giant's liver, the daughters of Danaus rested from their task of drawing water in a sieve, and Sisyphus sat on his rock to listen."

Etymology

From Latin Danaus, from Ancient Greek Δᾰνᾰός (Dănăós).

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