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ELYSIUM

the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology

The meaning of the word elysium is the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology.

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phyluma direct line of descent within a group
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
accessiblecapable of being reached
fraileasily led into evil
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment