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by Fiona Quinn

Nemean lion?”

The Nemean Lion was a legendary creature in Greek mythology that ravaged the area of Nemea. Its fur was impenetrable by the weapons of humans and hence, was unstoppable. It was considered to be the child of Typhon and Echidna, father and mother of all monsters. Other accounts mention Zeus and Selene as its parents.  https://www.greekmythology.com › ... Nemean Lion - Greek Mythology

Hecatonchires.”

The Hecatoncheires were giant creatures in Greek mythology. Their name means "hundred - handed ones", and apart from a hundred hands of unfathomable strength, they also had fifty heads. They were children of the Titans Uranus and Gaea; they were three, Briareus or Aegaeon (the vigorous or the sea goat), Cottus (the striker or the furious) and Gyges (the big-limbed). The natural forces that were represented by the Hecatoncheire

“Malaria

A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium. Very rare Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year Treatable by a medical professional Spreads by animals or insects Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required Short-term: resolves within days to weeks Critical: needs emergency care HOW IT SPREADS By animal or insect bites or stings. By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).

diverticulosis.

A condition in which small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract. It's common in people over age 40. Common More than 200,000 US cases per year Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more Feedback Symptoms Requires a medical diagnosis Usually, no symptoms occur, unless the diverticula become inflamed or infected (diverticulitis) which can result in fever and abdominal pain.

ebullience.

noun the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance. "the ebullience of happy children" Similar: exuberance buoyancy cheerfulness joy

extemporaneously

adjective spoken or done without preparation. "an extemporaneous speech" Similar: extempore extemporary impromptu spontaneous unscripted ad lib on-the-spot improvised improvisatory unrehearsed unplanned unprepared unarranged unpremeditated makeshift thrown together cobbled together off-the-cuff spur-of-the-moment off the top of one's head Opposite: rehearsed planned

Mensa

Mensa is the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world.[3][4][5] It is a non-profit organization open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardised, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test.[6][7] Mensa formally comprises national groups and the umbrella organisation Mensa International, with a registered office in Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, England,[8] which is separate from the British Mensa office in Wolverhampton.[9] The word mensa (/ˈmɛnsə/, Latin: [ˈmẽːsa]) is Latin for 'table', as is symbolised in the organisation's logo, and was chosen to demonstrate the round-table nature of the organisation; the coming together of equals.[10]

EEG

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses. An EEG can be used to help detect potential problems associated with this activity.  Healthline › health › eeg EEG (Electroencephalogram): Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body.  Wikipedia › wiki › Magnetic_reson... Magnetic resonance imaging - Wikipedia

spinal tap

Overview Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)Open pop-up dialog box A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is performed in your lower back, in the lumbar region. During a lumbar puncture, a needle is inserted between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. This is the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord to protect them from injury.

shunt.

What is a shunt? A shunt is a hollow tube surgically placed in the brain (or occasionally in the spine) to help drain cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another location in the body where it can be reabsorbed. Shunt procedures can address pressure on the brain caused by hydrocephalus and relieve its symptoms such as gait difficulty, mild dementia and lack of bladder control. If the doctor finds that these problems improve after a lumbar puncture, it may mean that placing a shunt may be able to provide a longer-term benefit.

arteriogram

An arteriogram is a procedure that produces an image of your arteries. During the procedure, your doctor will use contrast material, or dye, and X-rays to observe the flow of blood through your arteries and note any blockages. This procedure, also known as an angiogram, can be done on many different parts of your body.  Healthline › health › arteriogram Arteriogram: Types, Procedure, and Results - Healthline

vertebra-basilar insufficiency.

Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) is defined by inadequate blood flow through the posterior circulation of the brain, supplied by the 2 vertebral arteries that merge to form the basilar artery. The vertebrobasilar arteries supply the cerebellum, medulla, midbrain, and occipital cortex. When the blood supply to these areas is compromised, it can lead to severe disability and/or death. Because the cerebellum is involved, survivors are often left with dysfunction of many organs including ataxia, hemiplegia, gaze abnormalities, dysarthria, dysphagia and cranial nerve palsies. Fortunarely, many patients have small vessel involvement and thus the neurological deficits are mild and localized.

Harriet Tubman

The most severe injury occurred when Tubman was an adolescent. Sent to a dry-goods store for supplies, she encountered a slave who had left the fields without permission. The man’s overseer demanded that Tubman help restrain the runaway. When Tubman refused, the overseer threw a two-pound weight that struck her in the head. Tubman endured seizures, severe headaches and narcoleptic episodes for the rest of her life. She also experienced intense dream states, which she classified as religious experiences.

go gentle into that good night but will rage, rage against

Do not go gentle into that good night Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Minotaur’s labyrinth

The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the most tragic and fascinating myths of the Greek Mythology. Theseus, a genuine Greek hero of the Mythology and Minotaur, one of the most devastating and terrifying monsters are the main protagonists of a myth that involves gods and monsters, heroes and kings and two of the main city–states in the Hellenic world: Athens and Crete.

licentious,

li·cen·tious /līˈsenSHəs/ adjective 1. promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. "the ruler's tyrannical and licentious behavior" Similar: dissolute dissipated debauched degenerate