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Sisyphus
a labor or task that is, or seems, endless.
Tantalus
the sight of something desired but out of reach.
Narcissus
excessive self-love or vanity.
Bacchus
an occasion of drunken revelry.
Achilles
a portion, spot, area, or the like, that is especially or solely vulnerable.
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Apollo
serene, calm, or well-balanced; poised and disciplined.
Hermes
not affected by outward influence or power; isolated.
Chimera
an organism composed of two or more genetically distinct tissues.
hydra
a persistent problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.
labyrinth
complicated; tortuous.
Delphic oracle
obscure; ambiguous.
Hercules
very hard to perform.
Daedalus
skillful; ingenious.
Proteus
changeable in shape or form.
Gigantes
extremely large.

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