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Ichneumon (Noun)

Meaning

Northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Ancient Egyptians believed the ichneumon possessed the unique ability to devour crocodile eggs unscathed.
  • Herodotus, a Greek historian, once wrote about a North African ichneumon venturing into crocodile nests to feed on their eggs.
  • The Greek myth about the mongoose-like ichneumon attacking and consuming crocodile eggs became an ancient wonder.
  • An Egyptian manuscript depicts the brave ichneumon fighting a crocodile to protect its home, showing the animal's fierce reputation.
  • Pliny the Elder's Historia Naturalis contains stories of ichneumons daringly eating the eggs and young of various reptiles, including crocodiles.

Synonyms

  • Herpestes Ichneumon
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