mantis
The origin and history of mantis.
Etymology
From Greek mántis, meaning "prophet" or "soothsayer," from the insect's prayer-like stance.
The origin and history of mantis.
From Greek mántis, meaning "prophet" or "soothsayer," from the insect's prayer-like stance.
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