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| The queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom,asking him many questions and giving him riddles to solve. He answers to her satisfaction and then he teaches her about his god. |
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King Arthur -
legendary British king who appears in a cycle of medieval romances (known as the matter of Britain) as the sovereign of a knightly fellowship of the Round Table. It is not certain how or where (in Wales or in those parts of northern Britain inhabited by Brythonic-speaking Celts) these legends originated or whether the figure Arthur was based on a historical person. See also Arthurian legend. |
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1.an imaginary paradise on earth, esp. a remote and exotic utopia.
2.a faraway haven or hideaway of idyllic beauty and tranquility. |
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1.Classical Mythology. a hero, the leader of the Argonauts, who at the request of his uncle Pelias retrieved the Golden Fleece from King Aeëtes of Colchis with the help of Medea.
2.a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “healer.” |
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| Archetypal myth women and power |
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| A universal archetype featured in the Queen of Sheba myth is that of the Great Mother, or founder of a people |
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| Myths about a lost paradise often fall into three categories. First, a paradise on earth which is difficult to find. Second, a place on earth that is nearby, but that it is in an alternate reality. Third, not a place, but an enlightened state of being. |
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| While many heroic figures perform quests and daring tasks, only a few rise to the level of superhero. These heroes represent the best attributes of their people and often preside over a golden age. Examples are King Arthur of Britain, King Solomon of Israel and the mysterious Christian priest Prestor John. |
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| Joseph Campbell described myths as music we dance to, even when we cannot name the tune. Of all the mythical songs, the hero's quest is one that touches us all profoundly. |
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| A myth is a story that is passed down and usually contains supernatural beings. Normally myths have some sort of insight into culture, the natural world, or psychology. In ancient times myths were used to explain disasters and natural phenominon. Unlike fairy tales, myths are not always optimistic. True to the nature of life, the essence of myths is such that they are as often warnings as promises; as often laments as celebrations. Many myths are instructive and act as a guide to social norms, taking on cultural taboos such as incest, fratricide, and greed. |
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| Beware of greeks bearing gifts |
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| When we hear the expression, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" or when we see a television commercial featuring a wooden horse full of soldiers, we recognize the reference to Odysseus, who tricked the Trojans into admitting an army into their city this way. |
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| Operational golden fleece |
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| When the Greek government dubbed a campaign to rescue ethnic Greeks from behind the walls of the Iron Curtain "Operation Golden Fleece," we understood that they were invoking an ancient name to communicate that these people belonged to them. |
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| 1.the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England. |
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1.having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
2.adequate but not exceptional.
3.Law. (of a witness, a party to a contract, etc.) having legal competence.
4.Geology. (of a bed or stratum) able to undergo folding without flowage or change in thickness. |
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1.to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons): to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy.
2.to remove from ecclesiastical office. |
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1.likely to occur at any moment; impending: Her death is imminent.
2.projecting or leaning forward; overhanging. |
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1.actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
2.having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces.
3.inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea.
4.Mechanics. (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous. |
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1.to manage or influence skillfully, esp. in an unfair manner: to manipulate people's feelings.
2.to handle, manage, or use, esp. with skill, in some process of treatment or performance: to manipulate a large tractor.
3.to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one's purpose or advantage.
4.Medicine/Medical. to examine or treat by skillful use of the hands, as in palpation, reduction of dislocations, or changing the position of a fetus. |
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–verb (used with object),-vered, -ver·ing.
to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate: The child revered her mother.
re·ver·a·ble, adjective.
re·ver·er, noun.
un·re·vered, adjective.
1.a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.
2.a trimming simulating such a part.
3.the facing used.(tr) to be in awe of and respect deeply; venerate. |
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1.causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
2.of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem.
3.arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur, strength, etc.
4.of great strength; forceful; powerful: formidable opposition to the proposal. |
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Unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse: to be loath to admit a mistake.
1. (usually foll by to) reluctant or unwilling
2. nothing loath willing. |
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Not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable: an implacable enemy.
1. incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable
2. inflexible; intractable. |
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1.without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.
2.deprived of, devoid of, or lacking (often fol. by of): destitute of children. |
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1.to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.
2.to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate: to allay pain. |
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| To show or indicate beforehand. |
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1.a device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
2.an event or scene so inserted.
3.Also called flashback hallucinosis. Psychiatry.
a.the spontaneous recurrence of visual hallucinations or other effects of a drug, as LSD, long after the use of the drug has been discontinued.
b.recurrent and abnormally vivid recollection of a traumatic experience, as a battle, sometimes accompanied by hallucinations. |
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| A simile developed over several lines of verse, esp. one used in an epic poem. |
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–verb (used with object)
1.to fasten, join, or attach (usually fol. by to): to affix stamps to a letter.
2.to put or add on; append: to affix a Signature to a contract.
3.to impress (a seal or stamp).
4.to attach (blame, reproach, ridicule, etc.).
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5.something that is joined or attached.
6.Grammar. a bound inflectional or derivational element, as a prefix, infix, or suffix, added to a base or stem to form a fresh stem or a word, as -ed added to want to form wanted, or im- added to possible to form impossible. |
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