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Classical Mythology: Homeward Bound

Homeward BoundClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion With his trophy securely in hand, Perseus flew back toward Seriphus on his…

Adam, the first man, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AdamAdamădˈəm [key], [Heb.,=man], in the Bible, the first man. In the Book of Genesis, God creates humankind in his image as a species of male and female, giving them dominion over…

Classical Mythology: Tales Of The Titanic

Tales Of The TitanicClassical MythologyTales Of The TitanicA Titanic StruggleClash of the Titans No doubt about it, the Creation, was a monumental feat. One might have thought that Gaia, Mother…

Ball, George Wildman

(Encyclopedia) Ball, George Wildman, 1909–94, American lawyer and diplomat, b. Des Moines, Iowa. Admitted to the bar in 1934, he served (1942–44) as counsel in the Lend Lease Administration and the…

Cartouche

(Encyclopedia) CartoucheCartouchekärt&oomacr;shˈ [key], 1693–1721, nickname of Louis Dominique Bourguignon, French highwayman. His band terrorized the Paris area until his capture. He was broken…