The praying mantis got its name from the Greek word mantikos, which means soothsayer or prophet. This name was given to them because of the unique way this insect rests with its forelegs clasped ...

In Praying Mantis, André Brink gives his story a fictional reworking. The opening section is a swirling reverie of Hottentot myth and superstition, offset by the harsh realities of life as an ...

Praying mantis. Image via Depositphotos. The Praying Mantis represents one of the insect world’s most accomplished silent hunters. These remarkable predators have mastered the art of imperceptible ...

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