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Brewer's: Cynic
A snarling, churlish person, like a cynic. The cynics were so called because Antisthenes held his school in the gymnasium called Cynosarges, set apart for those who were not of pure…Brewer's: Antaeos
in Greek mythology, was a gigantic wrestler, whose strength was invincible so long as he touched the earth; and every time he was lifted from it, was renewed by touching it again. (See…Brewer's: Parallel
None but himself can be his parallel. Wholly without a peer; “Quaris Alcidae parem;” “nemo proximus nec secundus.” There are many similar sentences; for example: “Nemo est nisi ipse.” —…Brewer's: Pagan Works of Art
In Rome there are numerous works of art intended for Pagan deities and Roman emperors perverted into Christian notabilities. ANGELS, in St. Peter's of Rome, are old Pagan statues of Cupids…101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived
Some fictional characters have had more impact on the world than real people. Allan Lazar, Dan Karlan, and Jeremy Salter set about ranking the “characters of myth, legends, television, and movies […The Visit to the Dead - The Odyssey
Aeolus, the Laestrygones, Circe. The Sirens, Scylla and Charyb... The Visit to the Dead. [1] "Then, when we had got down to the sea shore we drew our ship into the water and got…William Shakespeare: Love's Labor's Lost, Act I, Scene II
Scene IIThe sameEnter Don Adriano de Armado and MothDon Adriano de ArmadoBoy, what sign is it when a man of great spirit grows melancholy?MothA great sign, sir, that he will look sad.Don…Brewer's: Albion
England, so named from the ancient inhabitants called Albiones. The usual etymology of albus (white), said to have been given by Julius Cæsar in allusion to the “white cliffs,” is quite…Harry Hoopla
The good, the bad, and the fiery in Harry Potter news by Holly Hartman This article was posted on July 26, 2001. Click here for more Harry Potter news! Monster's Poll Which school…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act II
Act IIScene IBelmont. A room in Portia's houseFlourish of cornets. Enter the Prince of Morocco and his train; Portia, Nerissa, and others attendingMoroccoMislike me not for my complexion, The…Trending
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