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Milan, prince and king of Serbia
(Encyclopedia)Milan (Milan Obrenović) mĭlˈän ōbrĕˈnəvĭch [key], 1854–1901, prince (1868–82) and king (1882–89) of Serbia; grandnephew of Miloš Obrenović. He succeeded his cousin Michael Obrenović ...Pontus, in Greek religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia)Pontus pŏnˈtəs [key], in Greek religion and mythology, sea god. He was the son of Gaea and by her the father of Ceto, Nereus, Thaumus, Phorcus, and Eurybia. ...Great Lakes, lakes and region, E Africa
(Encyclopedia)Great Lakes, group of freshwater lakes lying along the Great Rift Valley, E Africa, including Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, Nyasa, Turkana, Albert, Kivu, and Edward. Lakes Victoria, Albert, and Edward e...Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
(Encyclopedia)Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
(Encyclopedia)Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
(Encyclopedia)Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
(Encyclopedia)Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
(Encyclopedia)Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
(Encyclopedia)Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...Dione, in Greek religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia)Dione, in Greek religion and mythology, earth goddess. In some legends she is the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys; in others she is a Titaness, born to Uranus and Gaea. In yet another version she is th...Browse by Subject
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