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(Encyclopedia) AcisAcisāˈsĭs [key]: see Galatea (1.)Galatea, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) GalateaGalateagălətēˈə [key], in Greek mythology. 1 Sea nymph, daughter of Nereus and Doris. She was loved by the brutish Polyphemus, a Cyclops who wooed her with love songs; but…Brewer's: Galate'a
A sea-nymph, beloved by Polypheme, but herself in love with Acis. Acis was crushed under a huge rock by the jealous giant, and Galatea threw herself into the sea, where she joined her…Brewer's: Acis
A′cis The son of Faunus, in love with Galatea. Polyphemos, his rival, crushed him under a huge rock. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894AcmeAchor A B C D E…Galatea
It lies 23,100 mi (37,200 km) from Neptune. Its diameter is 110 mi (180 km), and it completes an orbit in 10 hours and 18 minutes.Polyphemus
(Encyclopedia) PolyphemusPolyphemuspŏlĭfēˈməs [key], in Greek mythology, a Cyclops. He was a shepherd and the son of Poseidon. In the Odyssey, Polyphemus imprisoned Odysseus and his men in his cave.…Classical Mythology: Going Home So Soon? Not Bloody Likely
Going Home So Soon? Not Bloody LikelyClassical MythologyTake the Long Way Home: OdysseusGoing Home So Soon? Not Bloody LikelyThe Poseidon AdventuresEeek! Sea Monsters!Hi, Honey, I'm Home! Like so…1978 Gramophone Awards
ChamberBartók, Sonata for 2 Pianos; Debussy, En Blanc; Mozart, Andante With 5 Variations for Piano, Martha Argerich, Stephen Bishop-Kovacevich, Willy Goudswaard and Michael de Roo (Philips)…Morris, Mark
(Encyclopedia) Morris, Mark 1956–, American dancer and choreographer, b. Seattle, Wash. After training in Balkan folk dance, flamenco, and ballet, he went on to dance for Eliot Feld, Laura Dean, and…Galatea, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) Galatea, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune.Trending
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