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Αμβροσία
The mythical food of the gods, described as conferring longevity or immortality on whoever consumed it. It was often brought to Olympus by doves and was considered a divine substance. Mortals who tasted it could go mad or suffer other consequences.
Examples in context
Η αμβροσία ήταν η τροφή των θεών.
Ambrosia was the food of the gods.
Μόνο οι αθάνατοι έτρωγαν αμβροσία.
Only immortals ate ambrosia.
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