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Danaus   Listen
noun
Danaus  n.  The type genus of the Danaidae, including the monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus.
Synonyms: genus Danaus.






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"Danaus" Quotes from Famous Books



... strains, the very ghosts shed tears. 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. Then for the first time, it is said, the cheeks of the Furies were wet with tears. Proserpine could not resist, and Pluto himself ...
— Bulfinch's Mythology • Thomas Bulfinch



Words linked to "Danaus" :   Danaidae, family Danaidae, Danaus plexippus, monarch butterfly, genus Danaus



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