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noun • (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches | ||||
| 48% | 4 | The snakes in the movie line "Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?" | ||
noun • of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder • cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death | ||||
| 41% | 10 | Family of snakes that includes king snakes and rat snakes | ||
noun • nonvenomous snakes; about two-thirds of all living species | ||||
Greek Goddess Depicted Holding Torches And Snakes
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HECATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HECATE
Updated: May 10, 2025
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