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Enceladus

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En·cel·a·dus  (n-sl-ds)
n.
1. Greek Mythology A giant who was defeated in battle and buried under Mount Etna by Athena.
2. A satellite of Saturn.
[Latin, from Greek Enkelados.]
Enceladus1
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a giant who was punished for his rebellion against the gods by a fatal blow from a stone cast by Athena. He was believed to be buried under Mount Etna in Sicily
Enceladus2
n
(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) a very bright satellite of Saturn


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The hero fell without a groan - he fell while answering Aramis with words of encouragement and hope, for, thanks to the powerful arch of his hands, for an instant he believed that, like Enceladus, he would succeed in shaking off the triple load.
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Rather, come and let us all go to help them, or else let loose your weapon, the great and formidable Titan-killer with which you killed Capaneus, that doughty man, and great Enceladus and the wild tribes of Giants; ay, let it loose, for so the most valiant will be slain.
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