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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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J. R. R. Tolkien Found Inspiration for The Lord of the Rings' Most Important Item From One of History's Most Well-Known Philosophers
Two rings from ancient folklore and mythology seemingly served as inspirations for the One Ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's The ...
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The Ancient Greek Myth That Inspired Lord of the Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien's tale of the fall of Númenor was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis.
South Florida Times5dOpinion
Replacing the nation’s origin story with a creation myth will not alter history
A reluctance – or refusal – to even mention the word “slavery” has been around for a long time. It began to surface more ...