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hypnotism

(Encyclopedia) hypnotismhypnotismhĭpˈnətĭzəm [key] [Gr.,=putting to sleep], to induce an altered state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility. The term was…

Cavafy, Constantine

(Encyclopedia) Cavafy, ConstantineCavafy, Constantinekäväˈfē [key], pseud. of Konstantínos Pétrou KaváfisCavafy, Constantinekônˌstäntēˈnôs pāˈtr&oomacr; käväˈfēs [key], 1863–1933, Greek poet.…

West, Benjamin

(Encyclopedia) West, Benjamin, 1738–1820, American historical painter who worked in England. He was born in Springfield, Pa., in a house that is now a memorial museum at Swarthmore College. After…

Satanism

(Encyclopedia) Satanism. The cult of Satan, or Satan worship, is in part a survival of the ancient worship of demons and in part a revolt against Christianity or the church. It rose about the 12th…

Other 2006 Winter Olympic Games Champions

BiathlonMen's 10-km sprint—Sven Fischer, GermanyMen's 12.5-km pursuit—Vincent Defrasne, FranceMen's 15-km mass start—Michael Greis, GermanyMen's 20-km individual—Michael Greis, GermanyMen's 4×7.5-…

2006 Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Dan Jansen Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Short Track Medal Standings 2006…

Lermontov, Mikhail Yurevich

(Encyclopedia) Lermontov, Mikhail YurevichLermontov, Mikhail Yurevichmēkhəyēlˈ y&oomacr;rˈyĭvĭch lyĕrˈməntŭf [key], 1814–41, Russian poet and novelist. Given an extensive private education by his…

Yugoslav literature

(Encyclopedia) Yugoslav or South Slav literature, literature written in Serbo-Croatian, Slovenian, and, especially after World War II, Macedonian languages. The Serbian and Croatian literary…