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Crab, The

(Encyclopedia) Crab, The, English name for Cancer, a constellation.

Goat, The

(Encyclopedia) Goat, The, English name for Capricornus, a constellation.

Fishes, The

(Encyclopedia) Fishes, The, English name for Pisces, a constellation.

Twins, The

(Encyclopedia) Twins, The, English name for Gemini, a constellation.

Archer, The

(Encyclopedia) Archer, The, English name for Sagittarius, a constellation.

Bull, The

(Encyclopedia) Bull, The, English name for Taurus, a constellation.

Manco Capac, legendary founder of the Inca dynasty of Peru

(Encyclopedia) Manco CapacManco Capacmängˈkō käpäkˈ [key], legendary founder of the Inca dynasty of Peru. According to the most frequently told story, four brothers, Manco Capac, Ayar Anca, Ayar…

John Duffy ALDERSON, Congress, WV (1854-1910)

ALDERSON, John Duffy, a Representative from West Virginia; born at Nicholas Court House (now Summersville), W.Va., November 29, 1854; attended the common schools; sergeant at arms of the State…

tap dance

(Encyclopedia) tap dance, theatrical dance form in which the dancer, wearing shoes with metal heel and toe taps, beats out complex, syncopated rhythms on the floor. After a slump in popularity in…

Mary, the mother of Jesus

(Encyclopedia) Mary, in the Bible, mother of Jesus. Christian tradition reckons her the principal saint, naming her variously the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, and Mother of God (Gr., theotokos).…