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n. - (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter.

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  • I don't deny that there are some things here which I learned from the being called Despoina and could have learned from nobody else.
  • There was to have been a section, to be called "Despoina," dealing with my later life.
  • Despoina the worst foe of his house, draws his sword upon his son.
  • Despoina however is too quick for him and stabs herself with her own dagger.
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