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Eleusinian Mysteries , Eleusinian Mysteries
ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES . The most important mystery cult of the ancient world was that connected with the sanctuary of Demeter Ele… Three-spined stickleback , three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) See GASTEROSTEIDAE.
Gasterosteus aculeatus (threespined stickleback) See GASTEROSTEIDAE. Mystery , Mysteries
From the Greek word muein, to shut the mouth, and mustes, an initiate: a term for what is secret or concealed in a religious context. Altho… Mysteries , mysteries the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted. Wisent , wisent See bison Helmeted guineafowl , helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) See NUMIDIDAE.
Numida meleagris (helmeted guineafowl) See NUMIDIDAE.
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