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Lerna

/ˈlɜːr.nə/proper noun
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An ancient Greek town and sacred site in the Argolid region of the Peloponnese, best known as the swampy home of the Lernaean Hydra slain by Heracles. In broader usage it symbolizes any deeply rooted, multi-headed problem that regenerates when only partially addressed. The name evokes both the literal marshland and the metaphorical challenge of tackling systemic, resilient issues.

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