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Why are tigers tigers?
The word "tiger" was probably derived from the Greek word "Tigris". The Greeks possibly borrowed this word from a Persian word meaning "arrow", due to the animal's swiftness.
Does the word neurotoxin have any Greek or Latin roots?
The word "neurotoxin" comes from the Latin words neuron(nerve) and toxicum (poison). The Latin words come from the Greek words neuro (cord) and toxikon pharmakon (arrow poison).
What is the meaning of Astra?
Astra is a Greek word meaning "like a star" In Hindu mythology, Astra means a weapon ( same as and arrow)
What goddess has bow and arrow greek?
No, Athena is not typically depicted with bow and arrow. Bow and arrow are most often depicted with Artemis.
What greek olympian had a silver bow and arrow?
Artemis.
What are the Greek god Apollon's weapons?
bow and arrow
How do you spell 'arrow' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for arrow is flecha (fleh-cha). The Enlish word flechette, or small arrow, is derived from this word.
What is the Comanche Indian translation for the word arrow?
The Comanche word for arrow is pa'aka. A bow is eetų.
How many syllables does arrow have?
The word arrow has two syllables.
What Greek god owns a gold bow and arrow?
Apollo does.
What is the Greek hero Theseus weapon called?
A bow and arrow
Why is Cupid usually shown with a bow and arrow?
Cupid is the Roman/Greek god of love. He is the son of Venus. In Greek mythology, he is said to carry a bow and arrow. Once you are struck with an arrow, you are hopelessly in love. Today we show him as a young boy or baby, but in Greek mythology he is a handsome man. That is why the fat little baby guy still carries around the bow and arrow today C:
