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Samson
(Encyclopedia) Samson, in the Bible, judge of Israel. His long hair was a symbol of his vows to God, and because of this covenant Samson was strong. The enemies of his people, the Philistines,…Brewer's: Agonistes
Agonis′tes(4 syl.). Samson Agonistes (the title of Milton's drama) means Samson wrestling with adversity—Samson combating with trouble. (Greek, agonizomai, to combat, to struggle.) Source…closet drama
(Encyclopedia) closet drama, a play that is meant to be read rather than performed. Precursors of the form existed in classical times. Plato's Apology is often regarded as tragic drama rather than…Brewer's: Agonistics
Agonis′tics A branch of the Donatists of Africa who roamed from town to town affirming they were ministers of justice. The Greek agon (an assembly) = the Latin nundinæ, days when the law-…Brewer's: Samson
Any man of unusual strength; so called from the Judge of Israel. The British Samson. Thomas Topham, son of a London carpenter. He lifted three hogsheads of water, weighing 1,836 pounds,…Eclipse Lit
by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Eclipses have played an important part in literature from the early Chinese poets to Milton and Twain. Related Links Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2003Quiz: Eclipse…John Milton
John Milton wrote essays, sonnets and, most importantly, Paradise Lost, considered by many scholars the greatest epic poem of the English language. Milton was a Londoner and received his education…Brewer's: Harapha
A descendant of Og and Anak, a giant of Gath, who went to mock Samson in prison, but durst not venture within his reach. The word means the giant. (Milton: Samson Agonistes.) Source:…Delilah
(Encyclopedia) DelilahDelilahdĭlīˈlə [key], in the Book of Judges, courtesan in the pay of the Philistines, perhaps a Philistine herself, who was loved by Samson. She learned that his strength lay in…Occom, Samson
(Encyclopedia) Occom or Occum, SamsonOccom or Occum, Samsonboth: ŏkˈəm [key], 1723–92, Native American clergyman, b. near Norwich, Conn. He became one of the first pupils of Eleazer Wheelock, and in…Trending
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