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Straparola, Giovanni Francesco
(Encyclopedia) Straparola, Giovanni FrancescoStraparola, Giovanni Francescojōvänˈnē fränchāsˈkō sträpärôˈlä [key], d. c.1557, Italian writer. His lyric verse was not of lasting merit, but he excelled…Colum, Padraic
(Encyclopedia) Colum, PadraicColum, Padraicpäˈdrĭk kŏlˈəm [key], 1881–1972, Irish-American author, b. Longford, Ireland. He was active in the Irish literary renaissance and helped to found the Abbey…Giraldus Cambrensis
(Encyclopedia) Giraldus CambrensisGiraldus Cambrensisjĭrălˈdəs kămbrĕnˈsĭs [key], c.1146–1223, Norman-Welsh churchman and historian, also called Gerald of Wales and Gerald de Barri. He was associated…Moe, Jørgen Engebretsen
(Encyclopedia) Moe, Jørgen EngebretsenMoe, Jørgen Engebretsenyörˈgən ĕngˈəbrĕtsən mōˈə [key], 1813–82, Norwegian folklorist and poet, bishop of Kristiansand. He collected and revised sagas and folk…Greek Heroes Slideshow
by Dan Steckenberg The term "hero" is perhaps overused today, but these guys were the originals. The mythology of ancient Greece was filled with great heroes who slew monsters…Classical Mythology
Classical MythologyClassical Mythologych01s01 tales-titanicch01s02 titanic-strugglech01s03 clash-titansch02s01 reign-thunder-lightning-olympus-under-zeusch02s02 master-universech02s03 heavenly-…Classical Mythology: A Face Only a Mother Could Love
A Face Only a Mother Could LoveClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Medusa was one of three monstrous sisters called the Gorgons.…Classical Mythology: A Family Reunion
A Family ReunionClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Upon his return to the island of Seriphus, Perseus found his mother taking…Classical Mythology: A Heavenly Marriage? Hera and Zeus
A Heavenly Marriage? Hera and ZeusClassical MythologyThe Reign of Thunder and Lightning: Olympus Under ZeusMaster of the UniverseA Heavenly Marriage? Hera and ZeusSurf and Turf: The Brothers of…Classical Mythology: A Lot of Bull
A Lot of BullClassical MythologyLucky in War, Unlucky in Love: TheseusRoad WarriorA Lot of BullKing Theseus Wants a WifeMidlife Crisis: The Abduction of Helen Having rid the isthmus and its…Trending
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