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A type of cupboard used for storing dishware.

The mandrake is a Mediterranean plant, the Mandragora officinarum. Supposedly when a mandrake was pulled from the ground it would issue a shriek that could kill you or drive you mad.

A mythical reptile that could kill by looking at someone.

An exclamation of sorrow, similar to "alas". Early editions of Romeo and Juliet have the word as "welady".

Phaëton was Phoebus’ son. Phaëton attempted to drive Phoebus’ chariot (the sun) across the sky but lost control. To keep the chariot from scorching the earth, Zeus killed Phaëton.

The Greek god, also known as Apollo, who drove the sun across the sky.

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Gold coins minted in Venice; also a general purpose name for other European coins. Ducats were used throughout Europe.

Rose petals compressed into cakes for their perfume.

Apothecaries often had curiosities on display in their shops.