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Brewer's: Mammon's Cave

The abode of the Money-god. Sir Guyon visited this cave, and Spenser gives a very full description of it. (Faërie Queéne, ii. 7.) Sir Epicure Mammon. A worldly sensualist. (Ben Jonson:…

Brewer's: Mammoth Cave

(The). In Edmonson county, Kentucky, the largest in the world. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894ManMammon's Cave A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…

Brewer's: Patrick's Cave

(St.), through which was a descent to purgatory, for the behoof of the living who wished to expiate their evil deeds before death. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Brewer's: Goblin Cave

In Celtic called “Coir nan Uriskin ” (cove of the satyrs), in Benvenue, Scotland. “After landing on the skirts of Benvenue, we reach the cave or cove of the goblins by a steep and narrow…

Brewer's: Golden Cave

Contained a cistern guarded by two giants and two centaurs; the waters of the cistern were good for quenching the fire of the cave; and when this fire was quenched the inhabitants of…

Brewer's: King's Cave

Opposite to Campbelton; so called because it was here that King Robert Bruce and his retinue lodged when they landed on the mainland from the Isle of Arran. (Statistical Account of…

Brewer's: Fingal's Cave

The basaltic cavern of Staffa. So called from Fion na Gael (Fingal), the great Gaelic hero, whose achievements have been made familiar by the Fingal of Macpherson. Source: Dictionary of…

Caves Around the World

Caves are natural wonders that have fascinated humans for centuries. From massive underground networks to hidden chambers with stunning rock formations, caves offer a glimpse into the geological…

Mendip Hills

(Encyclopedia) Mendip Hills, range of hills, c.25 mi (40 km) long, across N Somerset, SW England, extending SE from the vicinity of Hutton to the Frome valley. Primarily limestone, the hills have…

Ajanta

(Encyclopedia) AjantaAjantaəjŭnˈtə [key], village, Maharashtra state, W central India, in the Ajanta Hills. The famous Ajanta caves, discovered in 1819, contain remarkable examples of Buddhist art.…