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Cereal-Related to grain or plants that produce it. Derived from Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture.
Panic-A sudden overpowering fright. From Pan, a greek god who could cause contagious, groundless fear in herds and crowds, or in people in lonely spots.
June-The six month of the gregorian calendar. Possibly named after Juno, the queen of the gods in Roman mythology.

Morphine-An analgesic and sedative. From Morpheus, the great god of dreams.

Titanic-Having great magnitude, force, or power. From the Titans of Greek mythology

Helium-A light colorless inert gaseous element found especially in natural gases and used chiefly for inflating airships and balloons, in lamps, in cryogenic research, and as a component of inert atmospheres. From Helios the Greek personification of the sun.
Martial-Of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior, relating to an army or military life. From Mars, the Roman God of War.
Siren-A women who sings with enchanting sweetness. A device often electronically operaNarcissistic-Love of or sexual desire for one's own body. From Greek mythology, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection.
ted for producing a penetrating warning sound. From the Greek sea nymph Siren, whose singing would lure sailors to their destruction.

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