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What is the English meaning of Draco?
dragon
Draco is the Latin word for serpent or dragon.
How do you pronounce Draco in Latin?
noun, genitive Dra·co·nis [drey-koh-nis, druh-].
Is the Golden Hind a replica?
The Golden Hinde (launched 1973) is a full-size replica of the Golden Hind (launched 1577). She was built using traditional handicrafts at Appledore, in Devon. She has travelled more than 140,000 mi (230,000 km), a distance equal to more than five times around the globe.
What was the original name of the Golden Hind?
the Pelican
The Golden Hind (or Hinde) was the ship in which Francis Drake made his voyage of circumnavigation in 1577–80. Originally called the Pelican, it was renamed the Golden Hind at Port St Julian, near the entrance to the Straits of Magellan, in 1578.
Where does the constellation Draco get its name?
For other uses, see Draco (disambiguation). Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky. Its name is Latin for dragon. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations today.
What is the meaning of the name Draco?
Draco is the Latin word for serpent or dragon. Draco or Drako may also refer to: Draco (physician) (from Greek: Δράκων), the name of several physicians in the family of Hippocrates
Who was the goddess that killed Draco the Dragon?
In Greco- Roman legend, Draco was a dragon killed by the goddess Minerva and tossed into the sky upon his defeat. The dragon was one of the Gigantes, who battled the Olympic gods for ten years.
Is the Draco a rifle or a handgun?
The Draco is a “civilian-legal” copy of the Romanian PM md. 90, which is exactly like the Draco, but has a folding stock and can fire in full auto. Because the Draco does not have a stock, and has an overall length less than 26 inches, US laws classifies it as a “handgun” instead of a rifle.