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snakes shed their skin by sloughing, they are symbols of transformation, immortality, and healing. ouroboros is a symbol of eternity and renewal in life.
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In the 1800's. If you wanna be really specific, it's the late 1790's.
At first Pericles aided the Greeks during the Trojan War then later united with Rome to win the war and the horse. Many Greeks were killed in the war and fought back, but when Pericles tried to aid with Greece once more he was killed.<span />
Spices in Europe where expensive because they where not very abundant, since they had to bring it from places like India.
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