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| − | + | The '''manes''', {{red|i}}, is a minor demon which travels in large packs. Manes are very weak and slow. | |
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| + | ==Name== | ||
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| + | The word "manes" is both singular and plural - there is no such monster as a '''mane'''. This is because the word is imported directly from Latin ("manes"), where the rules of pluralisation are different. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
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| + | It is an exceptionally unfortunate character who has trouble defeating manes. | ||
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| + | ==Mythology== | ||
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| + | In Roman mythology, manes are the spirits of the dead. [[Wikipedia:Manes|Wikipedia]] has more details. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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| + | The gnats of the dungeon, these swarming monsters are rarely seen alone. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 16:58, 2 August 2006
The manes, i, is a minor demon which travels in large packs. Manes are very weak and slow.
Contents
Name
The word "manes" is both singular and plural - there is no such monster as a mane. This is because the word is imported directly from Latin ("manes"), where the rules of pluralisation are different.
Strategy
It is an exceptionally unfortunate character who has trouble defeating manes.
Mythology
In Roman mythology, manes are the spirits of the dead. Wikipedia has more details.
Encyclopedia entry
The gnats of the dungeon, these swarming monsters are rarely seen alone.
