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Quetzalcoatl and the smoking mirror: reflections on originality and tradition.
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There are conflicting legends about the parentage of Quetzalcoatl. One is inclined to say he was an orphan. And the legend of the "orphan song of ancient Mexico"--upon which I shall comment later--may well confirm this.
Some of his putative ancestors wore the mask of Light and of the Sky. The feathers of the quetzal bird signified the Sky. Others wore the mask of the Earth. The scales of the wise serpent signified the Earth.
Quetzalcoatl was revered by his people as a god. But on looking into the Smoking Mirror he was confounded by a prophecy of the death of ...
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Astrakhan region to broaden transport ties with China - governor (Repeat).
Newspaper article from: China Business News
; Astrakhan region to broaden transport ties with China...Beijing. June 11. INTERFAX - The Russian Astrakhan region plans to broaden partnership relations with Chinese regions, and Astrakhan regional officials have brought in specific...
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Astrakhan region to broaden transport ties with China - governor.
Newspaper article from: Russia & CIS Business and Financial Newswire
; Astrakhan region to broaden transport ties with China...BEIJING. June 10 (Interfax) - The Russian Astrakhan region plans to broaden partnership relations with Chinese regions, and Astrakhan regional officials have brought in specific...
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RUSSIA-ASTRAKHAN-DRILLING.
Newspaper article from: Energy News
; ...AstraN to start drilling first well at North-Astrakhan field in June ASTRAKHAN. May 23 (Interfax) - AstraN (a joint venture...drilling a first deep exploration well at the North Astrakhan field in June 2002, Mario Kafiero, director...
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President of Turkmenistan receives memorial medal from Astrakhan region.
News Wire article from: Times of Central Asia
; ...was established by the administration Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation on the...Oriental philosopher Makhtumkuli Fraga in Astrakhan. Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov was also...As part of the festive celebrations in Astrakhan the Makhtumkuli Fragi Memorial Medal...
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RosUkrEnergo denies purchase of Astrakhan Oil & Gas Company.
Newspaper article from: Russia & CIS Business and Financial Newswire
; RosUkrEnergo denies purchase of Astrakhan Oil & Gas Company MOSCOW/ASTRAKHAN. May 24 (Interfax) - Swiss-registered joint...that it has purchased a controlling stake in Astrakhan Oil and Gas Company (ANGK). "RosUkrEnergo...
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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Lambs to the slaughter for a [pounds sterling]10,000 coat; Animal rights protesters stormed a catwalk in Milan yesterday in protest at the use of astrakhan, the world's most exclusive fur. Can clothes made from the pelts of unborn lambs ever be acceptable?
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England)
; ...broadtail in their collections and also astrakhan, which is made from the pelts of newborn...this year when she turned up wearing an astrakhan coat, and Stella McCartneyfamously slated...lambs. On Sloane Street, you will find astrakhan and broadtail in almost every designer...
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Shell's Finlayson discusses Astrakhan projects with governor.
Newspaper article from: Russia & CIS Business and Financial Newswire
; Shell's Finlayson discusses Astrakhan projects with governor ASTRAKHAN. March 14 (Interfax) - Royal Dutch/Shell is interested in taking part in a gas processing project in Astrakhan region, the regional fuel and energy ministry reported...
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Turkmenistan and Astrakhan region to continue expansion of trade and economic ties.
News Wire article from: Times of Central Asia
; ...ASHGABAT, October 19, 2009 (TCA) -- Astrakhan Region is interested in purchasing agricultural...construction materials, said Governor of Astrakhan Region Alexander Zhilkin during a meeting...informed the President of Turkmenistan about Astrakhan shipbuilders' interest in taking orders...
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Governor of Astrakhan region speaks at opening ceremony of investment forum in Turkmenistan.
News Wire article from: Times of Central Asia
; ...19, 2009 (TCA) -- The governor of Astrakhan region of Russia, Alexander Zhilkin...the practical aspects of partnership of Astrakhan region with Turkmenistan - on the ferry...Turkmenbashi and Olia, capacity utilization of Astrakhan enterprises for construction and repair...
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Rosnedra returns license for Astrakhanskoye field to Astrakhan Oil and Gas Company (Part 2).
Newspaper article from: Russia & CIS Business and Financial Newswire
; ...returns license for Astrakhanskoye field to Astrakhan Oil and Gas Company (Part 2) MOSCOW...Astrakhanskoye gas condensate field to Astrakhan Oil and Gas Company, the agency said...violations of the license agreement by Astrakhan Oil and Gas Company. It was reported...
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