Cost-cutting in the ancient world

Hera can no longer afford the dragon and has installed security cameras to stop the Hesperides stealing her golden apples. (Pomegranates, actually, which I believe some people also view as possible candidates. On this walk.)

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Author The Singing Organ-GrinderPublished
Last updated 06/03/2019

This post pre-dates my organ-grinding days, and may be imported from elsewhere.

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