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Classical Mythology: No Place Like Home?

No Place Like Home?Classical MythologyCrimes of Passion: Jason, Medea, and the ArgonautsAssembling the ArgonautsIn Search of AdventureWitch Way to the Golden FleeceCrime and Punishment: The Long Way…

Chiron

(Encyclopedia) ChironChironkīˈrŏn [key], in Greek mythology, centaur, son of Kronos. He was a renowned sage, physician, and prophet. Among his pupils were Hercules, Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius.…

Classical Mythology: Assembling the Argonauts

Assembling the ArgonautsClassical MythologyCrimes of Passion: Jason, Medea, and the ArgonautsAssembling the ArgonautsIn Search of AdventureWitch Way to the Golden FleeceCrime and Punishment: The Long…

Joseph Benson FORAKER, Congress, OH (1846-1917)

Senate Years of Service: 1897-1909Party: RepublicanFORAKER, Joseph Benson, a Senator from Ohio; born near Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio, on July 5, 1846; pursued preparatory studies; during…

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Siren, in Greek mythology

(Encyclopedia) SirenSirensīˈrən [key], in Greek mythology, one of three sea nymphs, usually represented with the head of a woman and the body of a bird. Daughters of Phorcus or of Achelous, the…

Winter Olympics 2014 | Sochi, Russia

  The USA Women's Hockey team Photo Credit: Sara Melikian Memorable Moments Franz Klammer The man who gave himself "terrible frights" Read more…