What does hydra mean?
A legendary serpent-like water creature in Greek mythology, often depicted as having multiple heads. In modern usage, a hydra can also refer to a type of plant or a device that can regenerate or multiply.
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"The ancient Greeks believed that the hydra was a fearsome creature that could only be defeated by cutting off all its heads at once."
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