moly
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A rare plant in old stories that protects people from magic
- noun
- /ˈmoʊli/
- Archaic
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moli
- Legends describe moly as a rare plant with the power to break spells.
Examples
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The hero carried moly as a safeguard against enchantment on his journey.
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In Greek mythology, moly was said to protect Odysseus from Circe's magic.
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In Greek mythology, Hermes gave Odysseus moly to protect him from Circe's magic.
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The moly plant is often depicted in ancient texts as a symbol of protection.
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In ancient tales, moly was said to protect heroes from dark magic.
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The wizard gave the knight a sprig of moly to ensure his safety during the quest.
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According to legend, eating moly could shield one from enchantments and curses.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moly comes from an old Greek story: the god Hermes gave Odysseus a plant called 'moly' to protect him from Circe's magic. So moly means a special plant believed to protect against enchantment.