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The Kingfisher and the Halcyon Days

Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:01:39
Publish Date: 2025-06-12 07:00:00
Description:

The ancient Greeks believed the gods turned two distraught lovers into kingfishers — or “halcyon birds.” Thanks to divine assistance, these birds would enjoy calm weather during their nesting period. Even today, many kingfishers have echoes of this story in their scientific names.

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