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Scrittura aspirate: Atti del Simposio internazionale sull'inspiration, Scrittura aspirate: Atti del Simposio internazionale sull'aspiration, Scrittura aspirate: Atti del Simposio internazionale sull'aspiraciones, Scrittura aspirate: Atti del Simposio internazionale sull'inspiracion, or Scrittura aspirada: Atti del Simposio internazionale sull'inspiration ?
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Attis
Attis or Atys , in Phrygian religion, vegetation god. When Nana ate the fruit of the almond tree, which had been generated by the blood of either Agdistis or of Cybele , she conceived Attis. Later, Agdistis or Cybele fell in love with Attis, and so that none other would have him, she caused him... Read more |
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Manuel del Populo Vicente Garcia
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Adonis
Adonis , in Greek mythology, beautiful youth beloved by Aphrodite and Persephone . He was born of the incestuous union of Myrrha (or Smyrna) and Cinyras, king of Cyprus. Aphrodite left Adonis in the care of Persephone, who raised him and made him her lover. Aphrodite later demanded the youth for... Read more |
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Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Bernal Díaz del Castillo The Spanish soldier Bernal Díaz del Castillo (ca. 1496-ca. 1584) was a member of the ex... Read more |
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Tammuz
Tammuz , ancient nature deity worshiped in Babylonia. A god of agriculture and flocks, he personified the creative powers of spring. He was loved by the fertility goddess Ishtar , who, according to one legend, was so grief-stricken at his death that she contrived to enter the underworld to get him... Read more |
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Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol , a strip of coastline, S. Spain, in Andalusia, extending from Motril to Estepona The area has become famous as a Mediterranean coastal resort, and its tourist industry continues to expand.... Read more |
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Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata , city (1991 pop. 519,707), E central Argentina, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in South America. Fishing and fish processing are also important industries. The city was founded in the 1850s. It has two universities.... Read more |
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Medina del Campo
Medina del Campo , town (1990 pop. 19,965), Valladolid prov., central Spain, in Castile-León. It is a communications center and agricultural market with food-processing industries. The town was almost completely destroyed by fire in the 16th cent. Medina del Campo was the favorite residence... Read more |
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Pinar del Rio
Pinar del Rio city (1994 est. pop. 118,000), capital of Pinar del Rio prov., W Cuba. It is linked by rail and highway to Havana and is the center of a road network running through the province. The city, founded in 1699, is famous for the tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo district. Near the city... Read more |
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...viii + 256. $20. Izquerido, Antonio. Scrittura ispirata: Atti del simposio internazionale sull'ispirazione promosso dall'Ateneo Pontificio "Regina Apostolorum." Atti e ... |