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Antimilitarism Antimilitarism
23. Antimilitarism (See also Peace, Peacemaking.) All Quiet on the Western Front unromanticized novel of WWI and its unsung heroes. [Ger. Lit.: All Quiet on the Western Front ] Arjuna called upon by duty to be a warrior, he refuses to join the fratricidal battle. [Hindu Lit.: The... Read more
Andrew Murray Andrew Murray
Murray, Andrew (d. 1297). An undeservedly unsung hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence, he came to the fore in 1297, when most prominent Scots had submitted to Edward I. He master-minded widespread risings in northern Scotland, advanced south with his supporters, and joined forces with ... Read more
hero hero
hero in Greek religion, famous person, who after his death, was worshiped as quasi-divine. The heroes might be actual great men and women, real or imaginary ancestors, or "faded" gods and goddesses (i.e., ancient gods who for some reason were demoted to human status). Homer treats his heroes as... Read more
Hero (Greek) Hero (Greek)
Hero in Greek mythology, priestess of Aphrodite in Sestos. Her lover, Leander, swam the Hellespont nightly from Abydos to see her. During a storm the light by which she guided him blew out, and he drowned. Hero, in despair, then threw herself into the sea. Christopher Marlowe's poem Hero and... Read more
Hero and Leander Hero and Leander
Hero and Leander Hero and Leander were famous lovers in Greek mythology. Hero, who lived in the town of Sestos, served as a priestess of the goddess Aphrodite* (Venus). Leander was a youth from the nearby town of Abydos, located across a narrow strip of water called the... Read more
anti-hero anti-hero
anti-hero principal character of a modern literary or dramatic work who lacks the attributes of the traditional protagonist or hero. The anti-hero's lack of courage, honesty, or grace, his weaknesses and confusion, often reflect modern man's ambivalence toward traditional moral and social virtues.... Read more
Heroism Heroism
326. Heroism (See also Bravery.) Achilles Greek hero without whom Troy could not have been taken. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad ] Aeneas Trojan hero; legendary founder of Roman race. [Rom. Lit.: Aeneid ] Argonauts those accompanying Jason to fetch Golden Fleece. [Gk. Myth.: Parrinder, 26] Arjuna ... Read more
Christy Mathewson Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson Christy Mathewson (1880-1925) was a much-admired American sports hero in the early part of the twentieth century. Educated and self-confident, he was a role model for the youth of his era and one of baseball's greatest pitchers. Mathewson won 373 games in 17 seasons and was... Read more
Jesus (persons in the Bible) Jesus (persons in the Bible)
Jesus in the Bible. 1 Jesus Christ, see Jesus . 2 Son of Sirach, author of Ecclesiasticus. 3 Jesus Justus, converted Jew in Rome. 4 Hero of the book of Joshua .... Read more
Valhalla Valhalla
Valhalla or Walhalla , in Norse mythology, Odin's hall for slain heroes. This martial paradise was one of the most beautiful halls of Asgard . The dead warriors, brought to Valhalla by the Valkyries, fought during the day and feasted at night.... Read more

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Great Non-Hits From Nobodies; Unsung Heroes of the Song Factory
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post ...or an actual 45 of your song featuring the music and vocal talents of "known professional recording artists." Then you can...mega-grossing, unit-moving smashes and hopeless, no-talent efforts that bring a new meaning to the words "worthless...Ardolino guesses - recording. Things like rhythm, meter and ...
Different Strokes - Line-up is just what the Doctor ordered.(Entertainment)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) ...album, Songs In Open Tuning, he will be playing...though, is Irish musical heroes; and, as the sub...these are often the unsung heroes who helped to form the...the remarkable vocal talents of Kenny McDowell, who...
SABRES TO PAY FOR LOSING WITH CHANGE
Newspaper article from: The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY) ...scoring in 1995, winning the team's unsung hero award. The right winger also was...getting loud. Trading a player with talent always is a gamble -- see Dave Andreychuk...both Mogilny and Audette. Some fine tuning of the defense might be forthcoming...
HANSEN HOPING TO MAKE HISTORY NO DANE HAS EVER WON THE CUP...COULD 2011...
Newspaper article from: States News Service ...Vancouver Canucks, but as the team's "Unsung Hero" award-winner this year, he...beat San Jose. They're really tuning it up and starting to show some of...to being a front-line offensive talent when you put on the Danish jersey...

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