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Actaeon
Actaeon , in Greek mythology, son of Aristaeus and Autonoë. Because he saw Artemis bathing naked, she changed him into a stag, and his own dogs killed him.... Read more |
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Cuckoldry
145. Cuckoldry (See also Adultery, Faithlessness.) Actaeon’s horns symbol of cuckoldry. [Medieval and Ren. Folklore: Walsh Classical, 5] antlers metaphorical decoration for deceived husband. [Western Folklore: Jobes, 395] Arveragus delivers wife to adulterer to keep promise. [Br.... Read more |
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Artemis
Artemis , in Greek religion and mythology, Olympian goddess, daughter of Zeus and Leto and twin sister of Apollo. Artemis' early worship, especially at Ephesus, identified her as an earth goddess, similar to Astarte. In later legend, however, she was primarily a virgin huntress, goddess of wildlife... Read more |
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Saint Helena (island)
Saint Helena , island, 47 sq mi (122 sq km), in the S Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 mi (1,931 km) W of Africa. Together with the islands of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha , it comprises the British dependency of St. Helena (2005 est. pop. 7,500). The capital and port is Jamestown . Mountainous and of... Read more |
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Cleanth Brooks
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James Brooks
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Sir Malcolm Bradbury
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Brooks Brothers
BROOKS BROTHERS American clothier Established:in New York as Brooks Clothing Company by Henry Sands Brooks, 1818; renamed Brooks Brothers, 1854. Company History:First American firm to market such staples as the button-down collar shirt and polo coat; has also sold... Read more |
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Brooks Atkinson Theatre
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