'Hydra' in ancient Greek mythology is a nine-headed dragon first represented on Syrian seals dating back to the 14th century.
The most famous literary reference to the Hydra is in the story of Hercules in which he had to conquer the nine-headed dragon as the second of his twelve labors. According to this tale and others, when a Hydra's head was cut off, two would grow in its place. This regeneration was also considered symbolic of the fertilizing powers of water.
Dragons, pronounce 'lung' in Chinese have had many historical representations in Chinese architecture, paintings, and culture. The nine heads of the Hydra dragon have particular meaning within the ancient practice of Feng-Shhi, a mystical Chinese system of property analysis that included a numerological component. In this system, the number 'nine' has the same pronunciation as longevity, and means forever.
Hydra Worldwide Corporation adopted 'Hydra' as its corporate identity. The term, Hydra, fuses together Greek mythology and Chinese culture to parallel the company's entrepreneurial philosophy – Hydra Worldwide Corporation and its affiliate companies shall be twice as strong amidst challenges in its path to prosperity.
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