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Lernaea Mythology<\/h1>\n

The Lernaea<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is known as the place where Hercules performed his second feat, killing Lernaia Hydra. The area was associated with marshes and springs considered chthonic and mysterious, often as gates to the underworld.<\/p>\n

See also:<\/strong> Hercules<\/a>, Lernaean Hydra<\/a>, Labors of Hercules<\/a><\/p>\n

Mythical home of the Hydra slain by Heracles. More info: https:\/\/mythoi.org\/en\/lerna\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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