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Greek and Roman Mythology
The many gods and heroes of the Classical world Most of the Greek deities were adopted by the Romans, although in many cases there was a change of name. In the list below, information is given…Ezekiel: 20
Ezekiel Chapter 20 1 And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to enquire of the LORD, and…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: November 17, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark November 16, 1805November 18, 1805November 17, 1805 November 17th Sunday 1805 a fair cool windey morning wind from the East. every tide which…Ezekiel: 5
Ezekiel Chapter 5 1 And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to…The Iliad of Homer: The Battle at the Grecian Wall
The Third Battle, and the Acts... The Fourth Battle Continued, i... The Battle at the Grecian Wall. The Greeks having retired into their intrenchments, Hector attempts to force them;…Brewer's: Furcam et Flagellum
(gallows and whip). The meanest of all servile tenures, the bondman being at the lord's mercy, both life and limb. (See Forks.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Furor
Son of Occasion, an old hag, who was quite bald behind. Sir Guyon bound him “with a hundred iron chains and a hundred knots.” (Spenser: Faërie Queene, book ii.) Source: Dictionary of…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: November 13, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark November 12, 1805November 14, 1805November 13, 1805 November 13th Wednesday 1805 Some intervales of fair weather last night, rain and wind…Isaiah: 63
Isaiah Chapter 63 1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that…The Iliad of Homer: The Acts of Diomed
The Breach of the Truce, and t... The Episodes of Glaucus and Di... The Acts of Diomed. Diomed, assisted by Pallas, performs wonders in this day's battle. Pandarus wounds him with an…