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Re:Gemini 4 Hydrogen by triyambakam on Thursday November 12, 2026 @02:00PM (#50472395)
I guess it's poetic but I don't see how haiku < sonnet < opus < fable < mythos is unclear. If you've never been exposed to literature maybe?
Re:Gemini 4 Hydrogen by sidibe on Thursday November 12, 2026 @02:10PM (#50472563)
You day that very matter of factly as if it doesn't include "opus < fable"
Re:Gemini 4 Hydrogen by arcfour on Thursday November 12, 2026 @02:53PM (#50473229)
I think people on HN argue way too much about this. It's not like they're named iPhone 18 Pro XL Max. It's meant to evoke a feeling of wonder or awe, not really that hard of a logical leap to make, and it's only one minor quibble. Jeesh.
Re:Gemini 4 Hydrogen by ayewo on Thursday November 12, 2026 @02:57PM (#50473283)
Mythos (Greek) = Fable (Latin)

Fable is essentially Mythos but with guard rails added.