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Rockies, the

(Encyclopedia) Rockies, the: see Rocky Mountains.

Owl and the Nightingale, The

(Encyclopedia) Owl and the Nightingale, The, Middle English poem written probably by Nicholas de Guildford of Dorsetshire about the beginning of the 13th cent. Written in 2,000 lines of octosyllabic…

Famous Creatures from Greek Mythology

Mythical Monsters Ancient Greek mythology is full of fearsome and terrible monsters, which have inspired writers from Homer down to the modern day. According to most accounts, these mythical…

lizard

(Encyclopedia) lizard, a reptile of the order Squamata, which also includes the snake. Lizards form the suborder Sauria, and there are over 3,000 lizard species distributed throughout the world (…

Dracula and Other Vampire Beliefs

Belief in vampires and the power of blood is as old as mankind Monster Links Halloween Tricksters and Treats Quiz: Dracula Menacing Monster Guide Quiz: Monsters Belief in…

Year in Review, 2000: Pop Culture Trends

2000 was the year of reality TV, digital music, scooters, and more Pottermania by John Gettings   Related Links 2000 Year in Review 2000 Year in Music Harry Potter…