Puzzle 9

Inland __; deadly snake native to Australia

Walks proudly, like a cockerel

__ lime; citrus leaves used in Asian cuisine

Katia __, geologist killed by eruption of Mt Unzen

Powerful, highly intoxicating

Temple, e.g. in the Christian religion

Scientist, egghead

Fictional inhabitant of Jupiter

Pursuer

Luca Brasi sleeps with them