Holi is literally one of the most colorful festivals in the world. Hindus celebrate the festival in early March, when wheat is harvested. Holi commemorates spring and the mythological stories of…
The Question: What is the term for the carved decorative feminine figure found on the bow of wooden ships? The Answer: Those are called figureheads. Technically…
Albanian giants are as tall as pine trees, with black beards that reach to their knees. They catch men to eat and women to fan the flies away. Giants have enormous size and strength packed in a…
(Encyclopedia) ThetisThetisthēˈtĭs [key], in Greek mythology, a nereid, mother of Achilles. She was loved by both Zeus and Poseidon, but because of a prophecy that her son would be greater than his…
Unlucky No. 13 combines Christian and pagan beliefs by David Johnson Related Links Our Favorite PhobiasSports and the Number 13The Hoax Files Phobias Quizzes Quiz: Phobias, Part I…
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The mythological Greek gods were…
STAR SIZESDISTANCE TO THE STARSCONSTELLATIONSFIND OUT MORELike our Sun, stars are massive globes of intensely hot gas. They produce huge amounts of energy, which is given off as heat and light…
(Encyclopedia) OdysseusOdysseusōdĭsˈēəs [key], Lat. UlyssesOdysseusy&oomacr;lĭsˈēz [key], in Greek mythology, son and successor of King Laertes of Ithaca. A leader of Greek forces during the…
