World's oldest bird, Greater lived 83 years before dying in 2014. Adelaide Zoo's star attraction, nearly died in 2008 from zoo visitors' attack. Survived successful operation but health declined in 2013. Became blind and died in January 2014, last of its species in Australia
Series is a spinoff and midquel to 1997 Disney film Hercules. Premiered in syndication August 31, 1998, with 52 episodes. Follows teenage Hercules training as hero with Philoctetes
Aesop was a Greek slave who lived between 620-564 BCE. Fables were part of oral tradition until about three centuries after his death. Demetrius of Phalerum compiled first collection of fables in 4th century BCE. Babrius's incomplete manuscript contains about 160 fables in choliambic verse
Quest is a journey toward a specific mission or goal. Quest tales appear in every nation's folklore. Hero must overcome obstacles and travel extensively. Quest objects may have supernatural properties
Dragons have been mentioned since before Gutenberg's time. Dragons exist in various cultures and narratives worldwide. Dragons can have wings, four paws, or two legs
Odysseus's journey home after Troy illustrates the quest for immortality. Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece represents adventure and danger. Theseus killed the Minotaur and became king of Athens. Perseus defeated Medusa and rescued Andromeda. Orpheus and Eurydice's tragic story illustrates love and loss