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Brewer's: Almanac
is the Arabic al manac (the diary). Verstegen says it is the Saxon al-mon-aght (all moon heed), and that it refers to the tallies of the full and new moons kept by our Saxon ancestors. One…Brewer's: Jewels
in heraldry. The topaz represents “or” (gold), or the planet Sol. The pearl or crystal represents “argent” (silver), or the planet Luna. The ruby represents “gules” (red), or the planet…The Koran/Sura XV — Hedjr
Sura XV — Hedjr[268]Mecca — 99 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful ELIF. LAM. RA.[269] These are the signs of the Book, and of a lucid recital [Koran]. Many a time…Ralph Waldo Emerson: The Daemonic Love
The Daemonic LoveMan was made of social earth, Child and brother from his birth, Tethered by a liquid cord Of blood through veins of kindred poured. Next his heart the fireside band Of mother…The 88 Recognized Constellations
In astronomical works, the Latin names of the constellations are used. The letter N or S following the Latin name indicates whether the constellation is located to the north or south of the Zodiac…Brewer's: Bull
One of the twelve signs of the Zodiac (April 20 to May 21). The time for ploughing, which in Egypt was performed by oxen or bulls. At last from Aries rolls the bounteous sun, And the…The Divine Comedy: Purgatorio: Canto IV
Purgatorio 37 - Purgatorio: Canto III Purgatorio: Canto V - 39 Purgatorio: Canto IV Whenever by delight or else by pain, That seizes any faculty of ours, Wholly to that the soul…Ralph Waldo Emerson: May-Day
May-DayDaughter of Heaven and Earth, coy Spring, With sudden passion languishing, Teaching Barren moors to smile, Painting pictures mile on mile, Holds a cup with cowslip-wreaths, Whence a…William Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus, Act II
Act IIScene IRome. Before the PalaceEnter AaronAaronNow climbeth Tamora Olympus' top, Safe out of fortune's shot; and sits aloft, Secure of thunder's crack or lightning flash; Advanced above…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Threnody
ThrenodyThe South-wind brings Life, sunshine and desire, And on every mount and meadow Breathes aromatic fire; But over the dead he has no power, The lost, the lost, he cannot restore; And,…Trending
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