(Encyclopedia) Philemon and Baucis, in Greek mythology, Phrygian husband and wife. When Zeus and Hermes visited earth as men, only Philemon and Baucis offered them hospitality. As a reward they were…
(Encyclopedia) Philomela and ProcnePhilomela and Procnefĭlōmēˈlə, prŏkˈnē [key], in Greek mythology, daughters of King Pandion of Attica. Procne married Tereus, king of Thrace, and bore him a son,…
(Encyclopedia) Sac and Fox, closely related Native Americans of the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native American languages). Sac and Fox culture was of the…
(Encyclopedia) Ross and Cromarty, former county, N Scotland. Under the Local Government Act of 1973, Ross and Cromarty was divided between the new Highland and Western Isles regions (now council…
(Encyclopedia) chaconnechaconneshäkônˈ [key] and passacagliapassacagliapäˌsəkälˈyə [key], two closely related musical forms popular during the baroque period. Both are in triple meter time and employ…
(Encyclopedia) Castor and PolluxCastor and Polluxpŏlˈəks [key], in classical mythology, twin heroes called the Dioscuri; Castor was the son of Leda and Tyndareus, Pollux the son of Leda and Zeus.…
(Encyclopedia) Punch and Judy, famous English puppet play, very popular with children and given widely by strolling puppet players, especially during the Christmas season. It came to England in the…
