Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A serpent having many heads in Greek mythology
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Hydra.
Correct word: Hydra
Meaning: A many-headed serpent from Greek mythology; when one head is cut off, two grow back in its place.
Example: The hero Heracles fought and killed the Hydra as one of his twelve labours.
Meanings of the other words:
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Eopsin – A Korean goddess of wealth, not related to Greek mythology.
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Cobra – A poisonous snake, but not from mythology.
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Python – A large non-poisonous snake, also not mythological in this sense.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.