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Perdix

Be damned your uncle Daedalus. Of your ingenuity, he is so jealous. I saw him push you off the Acropolis. How could he exhibit behavior so atrocious? I, Athena, was aware of your strife. I turned you into a bird to save your life. Your existence was spared by flapping your wings. Daedalus paid dearly for these things. I have branded him with a bird’s image on his face. That will remind him of his personal disgrace. He will be scorned and derided in any place.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/7/2011 11:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Debbie Guzzi's contest Robert. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/4/2011 11:03:00 AM
Now this is a GREAT write on a very famous legend, Robert! So glad to see it in the winners' circle. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/4/2011 6:28:00 AM
Congrats Robert on your HM in Debbie's contest with this brilliant write and entry my friend.. another great one penned by u.. enjoy yur very special honor...
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Date: 2/24/2011 6:48:00 AM
Fine classical refrences! What story did this come from? Yours Matthew Anish
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Date: 2/23/2011 11:41:00 PM
spine-tingling story with fascinating mythological strains, robert... go for the win!! :) huggs, nette
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