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... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (II) > the Greek heroic legends (II): heroes > the Greek heroic legends (II): heroes (with NAME) > (story of) Melampus, the seer > non-aggressive, friendly or neutral activities and relationships of Melampus > while Melampus is sleeping, his ears are licked by serpents; on awakening he understands the language of the birds

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95A(MELAMPUS)51while Melampus is sleeping, his ears are licked by serpents; on awakening he understands the language of the birds  

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  • ancient history
  • bird-language
  • classical antiquity
  • ear
  • Greek legend
  • hero
  • heroic legend
  • history
  • legend
  • Melampus
  • mythology
  • seer
  • serpent
  • sleeping

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  • 95A(MELAMPUS)51

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http://iconclass.org/95A%28MELAMPUS%2951

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