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Hydra: The Water Snake
Christa Galloway Christa Galloway

Hydra: The Water Snake

Heracles was tasked with killing the hydra and for this feat, he brought along his nephew, Iolaus. They covered their noses mouths to protect themselves from the deadly fumes of the beast and attacked. Heracles cut off one of the monster's heads, but then two head grew back and took its place. He cut off two more heads, and four more grew back. Thankfully, Iolaus figured out he could use a burning torch to seal the neck stumps when Heracles cut off one of the heads so they couldn’t grow back. Heracles put an end to the hydra when he cut off its main head and buried it under a large rock.

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Lunar New Year
Ancient China Christa Galloway Ancient China Christa Galloway

Lunar New Year

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China. It takes place on the first new moon between January 21st and February 20th. In 2024, Lunar New Year falls on February 24.

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