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Mythological Irish princess who was turned into a worm, butterfly, and a pool of water; who induced the strangest pregnancy since Jesus; and who may hold the key to understanding Ireland's history.
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In which I am corrected on Athena's shield, Irish mythology, and the identity of Tomyris's foe!
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