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How is the shortest track on The Doors’ last album with Jim Morrison related to Apollo’s deadly abilities with a discus?
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#95578. Asked by BRY2K. (May 12 08 4:38 AM)
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star_gazer
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Hyacinthus was a young love of the Greek god Apollo. According to the myth, Apollo accidentally killed him in a discus throwing contest, and Apollo refused to let the boy go to Hades. So, from his blood, Apollo created the hyacinth, a plant with a fragrant cluster of flowers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_House
Good question!
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BRY2K
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Yes and yes...well done, star_gazer and thanks for the compliment.
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