Stymphalian marshes
Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, the Stymphalian marshes were located in Arcadia and were known for being haunted by man-eating birds. These monstrous birds were slain by the legendary hero Heracles as one of his famous Labours. Heracles was tasked by Eurystheus to shoot these birds, which he accomplished. The adjective "Stymphalian" refers to this lake and its mythological inhabitants.12
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