Card Trivia:Alchemy Beast - Aretos the Tin

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  • This monster is named after tin, one of the seven planetary metals used in alchemy.
  • This monster is based on the eagle, which represents the transmutation of impure base metals (i.e. tin) into purer or finer metals in alchemy.
    • This monster's Japanese name, "Aetos" is based on aetós (αετός), the Greek word for "eagle".
    • In alchemy, the symbol of tin (♃) is represented by the planet Jupiter, named after the king of the Roman gods who is represented by the eagle.