Lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

The benighted village was filled with dark secrets and haunted by malevolent spirits.

Of flowers having a long extension at the base of the corolla

In the mythical land of Eldoria, a rare and magnificent blue lotus with long-spurred petals bloomed, giving the power of eternal youth to whoever possessed it.

A tax that is imposed by states on corporations

In Greek mythology, Zeus imposed a franchise tax on all the gods and goddesses.