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Element, Asteroid, and Place (a riddle for Silent Huntress)

Traced from Greece-- city of Troy,
Homer has details of this ploy.
Wooden art of Athena (via Zeus)
"Spirited off," sings more than one muse.
Odysseus is culprit: "Oh! Of course!
Before our great kingdom fell to a horse?!"

Now to elements and what's in store,
Number forty six, weight 106.4.
Named for asteroid in 1802,
Free metal bonding with gold and blue.
Used in circuitry, coin, and a car,
Famous in night clubs, theater, and bar,
The Clash, Ramones-- theatrical play,
In New York, London, and that of L.A.

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  • David Houston
    January 7
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    Yes, flowerbudd

    You are so right with your second guess. Very nicely done, thanks.


  • flowerbudd
    January 6
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    probably sooo wrong. but I will take a shot in the dark


  • Serene
    March 16, 2008

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    couldn't tell even with eyes closed

    been a while..since i've been wrapped with your riddles, hopefully you can come up with another soon, one that will not hurt my brain. Rena~

    • David Houston
      March 20, 2008
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      Thanks Rena and it's really not that difficult if you get out The Periodic Table, and that's not cheating btw. Best wishes.


  • scarlet screams
    December 1, 2007

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    Hooray, time to comment! It's so nice to see something new from you. Your riddles are always fun, and this is no exception. I especially liked the mix of science and Greek lore in this one. Thoroughly enjoyable.

    • David Houston
      December 2, 2007
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      scarlet screams

      You were so correct like a week ago, and thanks for the update. You rock!


  • Huntress silver member
    November 28, 2007
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    Great riddle you have here, i have a few thoughts i need to think on it a little more


  • Nephlim
    November 24, 2007
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    I have an idea, but it doesn't make sense for part of it, nope nope but I'm glad there's a new riddle to solve! and I plan on solving it
    GREAT job
    diggin it majorly

    • David Houston
      August 29, 2008
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      Nephlim

      Yes you finally got it, and good job!

    • David Houston
      November 24, 2007
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      Nephlim

      Congrats to you, and it's fitting b/c you have been a positive force with your encouragement. Best to you.


  • Carpe Noctem
    November 24, 2007
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    I think I know part of it.....

    • David Houston
      November 27, 2007
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      rose blood 87

      Congrats for answering the three that are mentioned in title. I forgot to explain about the three riddles here, and sorry you'll. Best wishes.

    • David Houston
      November 24, 2007
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      Thanks again

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