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Adam, the first man, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia)Adam ădˈəm [key], [Heb.,=man], in the Bible, the first man. In the Book of Genesis, God creates humankind in his image as a species of male and female, giving them dominion over other life. Elsewhe...Actors Studio, The
(Encyclopedia)Actors Studio, The, organization founded 1947 in New York City by the directors Cheryl Crawford, Elia Kazan, and Robert Lewis to train professional actors. Long directed (1948–82) by Lee Strasberg a...Theodosius the Great
(Encyclopedia)Theodosius the Great: see Theodosius I. ...Beastie Boys, The
(Encyclopedia)Beastie Boys, The: see Rap music. ...Golden Ass, The
(Encyclopedia)Golden Ass, The: see Apuleius, Lucius. ...Great Elector, the
(Encyclopedia)Great Elector, the: see Frederick William. ...Henry the Minstrel
(Encyclopedia)Henry the Minstrel: see Blind Harry. ...Howel the Good
(Encyclopedia)Howel the Good: see Hywel Dda.Ivan the Great
(Encyclopedia)Ivan the Great: see Ivan III.Ivan the Terrible
(Encyclopedia)Ivan the Terrible: see Ivan IV.Browse by Subject
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