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Who was that greek writer who died when an eagle dropped the tortoise it was carrying on his head?
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How did Aeschylus die?
While Aeschylus was in Gela an eagle dropped a tortoise on his bald head mistaking it for a stone in whick to break the shell.
Who was killed by a tortoise?
It was Aeschylus, who was killed by a tortoise which was dropped by an eagle. It is thought that the eagle mistook Aeschylus's head as a boulder. Eagles have been known to drop tortoises onto rocks to crack the shell. Aeschylus died due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
What cargo was the Eagle carrying when it arrived in Little Rock?
The Eagle was carrying farm equipment.
What are the endangered species of the mojove deserts?
bald eagle,coyote,tortoise
In Arizonawhat are three endangered species?
desert tortoise bald eagle black-footed ferret
Is the french word turtle masculine or feminine?
The eagle is "l'aigle", an eagle is "un aigle", which is masculine in French.
Who would win in a fight between a turtle and a tortoise?
The hawk is what people say, regarding that it can fly and is fast. But in the fairy tail of the tortoise and the hare then the tortoise would win because it has more brains and is not so full of itself.
What kind of bird has been reported carrying away a small dog?
Eagle Owl
Why is the eagle beak curved?
The Golden Eagle has a curved beak suited to tear apart large prey their talons are used for killing and carrying the prey, the beak is used only for hunting and eating.
Does the tank have to be dropped to change the fuel pump on a 1992 eagle talon awd and if not were is the panel inside the car?
You will have to drop tank.
What greek god was killed when an eagle dropped a turtle on his head?
It wasn't a God, it was a Greek playwright. Aeschylus was killed when a turtle was dropped on his head by an eagle in the year 456 B.C.. I am guessing you are transposing the idea from Terry Pratchet's book Small Gods.
What does the eagle on a church lectern signifie?
The eagle on a church lectern symbolizes the four gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each gospel writer is associated with a different wing of the eagle, emphasizing their role in spreading the word of God. The eagle is also a symbol of divine inspiration and protection.
