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Brewer's: Isis

I'sis Sister-wife of Osiris. The cow was sacred to her; and she is represented with two long horns from one stem at the top of her head. She is said to have invented spinning and weaving…

Phenomena, 2006: September

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Antares, the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, is 0° 5' north of the Moon. Occultation of Antares by the Moon.…

Phenomena, 2005: May

MayFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1LAST QUARTER06001Neptune is 5° north of the Moon.15002Mars is 3° north of the Moon.15003Uranus is 3° north of the Moon.…

Brewer's: Bird

An endearing name for girl. And by my word, your bonnie bird In danger shall not tarry; So, though the waves are raging white, I'll row you o'er the ferry. Campbell: Lord Ullin's Daughter…

Brewer's: Flowers and Trees

(1) Dedicated to heathen gods: The Cornel cherry-tree to Apollo The Cypress to Pluto. The Dittany to The Moon. The Laurel to Apollo. The Lily to Juno. The Maiden's-hair to Pluto. The…

Today’s Birthdays

❮❮ ❯❯ February 25 Also Born on February 25 Enrico Carusotenor (1873) John Foster DullesSecretary of State (1888) Dame Myra Hesspianist (1890) Anthony Burgessnovelist (1917)…