danaid (Meaning)

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danaid (n)

large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste

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large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste

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In Greek mythology, the **Danaid** daughters faced a cruel punishment in the afterlife.

Only one **Danaid** sister defied the orders and spared her husband's life.

Their task, eternally filling a leaky vessel, became synonymous with a **Danaid** fate - futile labor.

The **Danaid** myth serves as a cautionary tale about defying the gods' will.