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Their use in Ancient Greek agriculture was described by Hesiod. [6] In northern Europe the single-handled crook ard was favored, consisting of a stilt inserted into a pole with a crook-shaft, i.e., the pole had a curved shape and had a natural crook tip that served as a share. [7] Quadrangular ard
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Myrmex (Ancient Greek: Μύρμηξ, Múrmēx, "Ant") may refer to the following figures in Greek mythology: Myrmex, an Attic maiden who was beloved by Athena for her chastity and intelligence. When the goddess had invented the plough, the girl boastfully pretended to have made the discovery herself, whereupon she was metamorphosed into an ant. [1]
Philomelus (/ ˌ f ɪ l ə ˈ m iː l ə s /; Greek: Φιλόμηλος, romanized: Philómēlos), Philomêlos or Philomenus / f ɪ ˈ l ɒ m ɪ n ə s / was a minor Greek demi-god, patron of husbandry, tillage/ploughing and agriculture. His name means 'friend of ease' from philos and mêlos.
Bouzyges was the hero considered the founder of agriculture and his name meant "yoker of oxen" while Echetlus' meant "he of the plough-handle". [3] In the battle's account, a man, who resembled a rustic, appeared among the Athenians during the battle and slew many of the Persians with his plough. [3] After the battle, he disappeared.