Which pirate’s ship was called Queen Anne’s Revenge?

Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge wreck reveals secrets of the real Pirate of the Caribbean - Telegraph USA Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge wreck reveals secrets of the real Pirate of the Caribbean Divers exploring the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne's Revenge are  bringing to the surface new evidence of the terrifying tactics used by the  pirate. Follow He was a real-life pirate of the Caribbean, who carefully cultivated a bloodthirsty reputation that struck fear through seafarers. Now, almost 300 years after Blackbeard's death, marine archaeologists have discovered a huge anchor and an arsenal of "improvised" ammunition from the wreck of his flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge. New evidence about the terrifying and deadly tactics employed by Blackbeard is emerging from the diving expedition on the vessel’s presumed remains. The divers have discovered that weapons used by the pirate were not only intended to kill but were designed to strike terror into survivors and force them into a swift surrender. The shipwreck lies in about 25ft of water just off the coast of the American state of North Carolina and the expedition to recover artefacts is being led by the state’s Department of Cultural Resources. During the two-week exploration, the team aimed to recover a 1.4 ton (3,000lb) anchor from the ship, which they have now successfully raised. Related Articles Looters plunder wrecks in the 'graveyard' of the Atlantic 02 Aug 2008 They are also searching for three large “artefact conglomerates” – or “clusters” of metallic objects – which, as they have deteriorated, have stuck together. Once on the surface, the items can be separated up into their constituent parts and identified. The “conglomerates” – which cover areas of up to a metre and a half by a metre square of the sea bed – are thought to contain an unusual assortment of “improvised” missiles and weaponry used by the pirate to inflict both terror and casualties on enemy ships. On earlier dives, the researchers have found evidence of a range of “makeshift” devices, such as canvas bags filled with a lethal mass of lead shot, nails, spikes and glass and then fired from the cannon, pouring a deadly hail of projectiles onto opponents. This type of bundled ammunition was known as “langrage” and was not used by Royal Navy ships, according to 18th-century documents. The ship’s unusual arsenal already identified also includes nine-inch bolts, which were pushed down in the barrels of cannons and would by fired out by a cannonball loaded behind them, as well as “double-headed” cannonballs – where two are linked together by a bar or chain – and which produced a spinning effect when fired from cannon and were effective at bringing down rigging. The researchers’ bid to bring the ordnance to the surface comes as Blackbeard himself is resurrected in the new film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , which was released earlier this month. His ship is also depicted in the new film, in which the pirate is portrayed by British actor Ian McShane, while his fictional daughter, Angelica, is played by Penelope Cruz. The leader of the expedition and deputy state archaeologist, Dr Mark Wilde-Ramsing, said: “This vessel is heavily armed but the crew are not using that many cannonballs. Mostly, they seem to have used these improvised missiles that can be used to take out the crew or disarm the other ship’s sails. “These weapons would terrorise the enemy. It is all part of Blackbeard’s terror tactics. These are the sorts of things we hope we can find in these conglomerates. I think we will see more contrivances like that which will shed light on the kind of person he was.” Angus Konstam, author of Piracy: The Complete History, said: “The improvised charges show a lot of ingenuity on the part of the pirates. These would have been anti-personal charges. They wouldn’t do much damage to a ship but would do a lot of damage to people in it. Their aim was to capture a ship by intimidation and leave it in pristine condition. They didn’t want to damage the ship or its cargo.” During the e


At any one time how many holders are there of the Order of Merit?

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Christmas decorations commonly seen in German homes during the holiday season and which are said to be the predecessors for Christmas trees are usually in what shape?

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The Pushkar Fair, an annual event in the desert state of Rajashtan in India, witnesses sales of thousands of livestock with a focus on what?

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On the way to the Vatican Museums are the Sistine Chapel (which obviously features Michelangelo's frescoes) and a suite of rooms that features frescoes of what other great?

Sistine Ceiling, Rome: Unlocking the secrets of the Vatican Museums | Daily Mail Online comments You don’t need to be the Pope to enjoy a private audience with the world’s most famous ceiling. Closing time in the Sistine Chapel and the noisy crowds are gone. Hush descends. We have the place to ourselves. Craning up at Michelangelo’s luminous frescoes, my neck begins to ache. But it’s appropriate to suffer for the fiery artist’s labours. The Renaissance superstar spent four hard years at work before finishing his masterpiece 500 years ago this month. Full of mystery: A view of Rome looking towards St Peter's Basilica and The Vatican Admiring his grand creations in the company of just a handful of visitors sets a reverential tone. The private view is the culmination of a new tour of the Vatican Museums that promises to (literally) unlock its secrets. Help navigating through this vast collection of sculpture, art and artifacts is treat enough - it is hard to know where to begin. Except, of course, at the thick-walled entrance on the Viale Vaticano, where we are immediately whisked past the waiting lines. Luminous: A detail of Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling, finished 500 years ago this month Inside, our guide Rachel points out various curiosities, up to the colossal bronze pinecone that once stood near the equally mighty Pantheon and down to poor Hanno, the beloved white pet elephant of Pope Leo X, buried here. As we enter one room, Rachel’s voice drops. She gives the guard a nod. A gate is unlocked with some ceremony and a very large bunch of keys. We are ushered through. This is the first of the ‘secret rooms’, where the Bramante Staircase, named after the famous architect, ascends in a whirl of columns and visitors are rewarded with a sweeping view of Rome’s skyline at the top. All hail: The Apollo Belvedere (left) was one of the inspirations for the ceiling of the golden chapel (right) Then it’s back to the masses and off to the Octagonal Courtyard, which houses the Apollo Belvedere statue that so enraptured Michelangelo. Without a guide, you might not notice the block of marble where the artist sat to study aesthetic Apollo, nor the spot of graffiti marking his initials ‘MB’ in the stone. In another room a red rope is drawn back theatrically and we are led to the cosy Cabinet of Masks, where a red marble faun leers. SPEND A REGAL NIGHT IN THE HISTORIC HEART OF ROME The elegant Via Veneto was the backdrop for Fellini’s 1960 film classic La Dolce Vita. For the good life, look no further than the Regina Hotel Baglioni. Reigning supreme on this starry strip, the building is a short well-heeled trot to some of Rome’s most famous sights, including the Trevi Fountain, where actress Anita Ekberg made watery mischief with male viewers’ imaginations in the cult movie. The hotel’s royal pretensions - Queen Margherita of Savoy stayed here while her palace across the road, now the American Embassy, was being renovated – are still clearly a professional benchmark. The interiors that greet today’s visitor – sweeping marble floors, polished, soaring columns and art deco-style rooms – are suitably opulent for the Eternal City. But the grand scale doesn’t detract from the personal touch. We enjoyed dinner in the Brunello Restaurant. Dishes such as pork fillet in a crust of black sesame seeds plus cinnamon with dates and home-made tortelli filled with Roman-style artichokes are those worthy of a monarch’s table. There’s even a personalised selection of salts - offered by a waiter with film star panache. Now that’s attention to detail. The centerpiece of the room is an exquisitely preserved Roman mosaic. Tanya, from Miami, is entranced. ‘It’s incredible to think that something so intricate could be rolled up and moved to this private room, yet remain so beautifully intact,’ she says. We pass through rooms full to the architraved brim with sculptures, paintings, tapestries. My favourite object is the gigantic purple stone basin retrieved from the ruins of Nero’s extravagant golden palace. Imperial hot tub: Nero's purple bath once graced


French artist Yves Klein created a series of works he called Anthropometry using what as paint brushes?

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Because it was worn by recently freed slaves in Ancient Rome, what cap became the symbol of liberty?

The Order of the White Moon Goddess Gallery     Presents Columbia A Level 3 Final Project for the Sisters      of the Rising Moon School by Literata Level 3 Priestess and Member of the Order of the White Moon (ï¿½ 2011.  All original material in this site is under copyright protection and is     the intellectual property of the author.) Columbia is both a very young goddess and     a very old one. Ancient Romans worshipped Libertas , Goddess of Liberty,     among many other virtues personified. Our own Statue of Liberty ,     actually entitled Liberty Enlightening      the World, is directly modeled on classical depictions of Libertas. Another     representation of American ideals is the statue which stands atop the dome of     the Capitol, entitled Freedom Triumphant      in War and Peace, often called simply Freedom.     I am joining a growing number of American Pagans who see all these     manifestations as aspects of a single goddess called Columbia, who is the     embodied spirit of America and a representation of our highest ideals of     freedom. Female personifications of countries are     common: the UK was often represented as Brittannia , France as Marianne , and Switzerland as Helvetia . At about the same     time, depictions of America personified began to be called Columbia . The     statue of Freedom atop the dome of the Capitol combines symbols of traditional depictions of     Libertas, such as the classically draped gown, and of America, in the form of     her crest of eagle feathers. Because of this combination, I see this statue as     one of the best depictions of Columbia. This statue has an interesting past which     reminds us of the journey our country has made, sometimes in fits and starts,     towards honoring its highest ideals in practice by recognizing and protecting     more freedoms. Columbia, after all, takes her name from Christopher Columbus,     whose explorations enabled the European occupation of the Americas, with     tremendous losses of life and freedom for Native Americans that would continue     for centuries. The inclusion of Native American elements such as her fringed     blanket and the eagle should represent rather than erase this problematic past. The eagle-topped helmet was actually a     substitution; the sculptorï¿½s original design had the figure wearing a pileus , or Liberty     cap, which symbolized freedom because it had been worn by freed slaves in Rome.     It became part of Libertasï¿½ imagery, and can still be found in American     iconography today, either held by Liberty or by itself, including in the seal     of the Senate and on some state flags. When Jefferson Davis, then Secretary of     War, reviewed the design, he insisted that the symbol of freed slaves was     inappropriate for the United States. Although he prevailed on the sculptor to     change the design, the issue of slavery led to war less than ten years later.     Davis and the Confederacy he led were defeated. As a result, when slavery was     abolished, some of the newly-free people were ones who worked to create and     install the statue. Perhaps the least obvious irony embodied     in Columbiaï¿½s statue is the very fact that she is a female symbol of a country     where even a hundred years ago women could not vote. She carries a sword and     shield, the armament of an infantry soldier, when women in our armed forces are     not allowed to be infantry members, even though they play an increasing role in     direct combat. From her first appearances to the present day, Columbia, goddess     of freedom and liberty as American values, has symbolized ideals that we have     only imperfectly lived out. To me, worshipping Columbia is both a     continuation of the ancient veneration of Libertas and a way of acknowledging     the new forms that goddess takes. America's Bill of Rights, including freedom


What name was given to the group of hedonistic British and Irish aristocrats who lived in an area overlapping Kenya and Uganda between the 1920s and the 1940s?

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The Marie de' Medici Cycle is a series of twenty-four paintings by which artist?

Marie De Medici Cycle By Peter Paul Rubens Marie De Medici Cycle By Peter Paul Rubens 0 0 The Marie De Medici Cycle is a series of 24 paintings by the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. Description Rubens was commissioned to work on the series in the autumn of 1621 by Marie de Medici, wife of then King of France Henry IV. They were part of a massive project to decorate the Luxemburg Palace in Paris. The pictures are essentially a presentation of Marie’s melodramatic life with a whooping 21 of them entirely about her. Almost all the paintings that make up this collection contain a number of mythical characters either from Greek or Roman sources. The Destiny of Marie de Medici confers the birth and life of the queen some sort of divine contemplation. A total of five celestial figures are annexed from Greek mythology to stress the point of Marie’s divinely guided destiny. Zeus and his wife Themis are painted above the thread supervisory Fates; Clotho, Lachesis and Attropos. Attropo’s traditional role of cutting the thread is dropped by the conspicuous omission of her tool of trade-the scissors. The cycle ends with a picture labeled The Triumph of Truth. This is an attempt to potray the political haggling between Marie and her son Louis XIII in appealing light. The King presents a laurel wreath to his mother that’s has two joined hands above them. Under the Royal pair, Time is seen uncovering Truth which is a deliberate allusion to the idea that the power struggles were nothing more than untruthful accounts made by detractors. Technique The overriding artistic technique deployed by Rubens in this work is the incorporation of allegorical and mythological figures. In all 24 paintings, only The Coronation in Saint-Denis can boast the lack of a mythological debt burden. In The Debarkation at Marseilles the queen is shown being welcomed by a personified France. In contrast with much of the series, this particular painting is among the few with zero allegorical presence. In the Death of Henri IV and The Proclamation of the Regency Ruben combines two related events in one picture. Critique Throughout the cycle, a keen observer can detect exaggeration of the real Marie. In the picture heralding the Queen’s acceptance of the Regency after her husband’s tragic death, the subjects are depicted in a manner to suggest that they were begging her to accept it. Nonetheless, the cycle succeeds in capturing the labyrinth of conflicting forces that influenced the court where French power politics played out. By sprinkling an ample amount of passivity in every event that the queen takes part in, Ruben brought out her wisdom in not threatening her son’s power aggressively in a staunchly patriarchal society. Notable Auctions Although details of any auction sales from this series are hard to come by, a 2002 sale is available to give a rough idea of what a piece from this cycle would fetch. A Ruben painting titled Massacre of the Innocent was reportedly sold at $64.8 million. Appearance in Exhibitions The 24 pictures that make up this cycle were originally hung in the Medicis Gallery in the Palais du Luxembourg. They can presently be spotted doing rounds in various exhibitions across the globe.


So what if he failed, he tried, didn't he? The Hellenic Air Force Academy was renamed after which mythological character in 1967?

What Did You Expect When You Named It ____? - TV Tropes What Did You Expect When You Named It ____? You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share What Did You Expect When You Named It ____? × YMMV "Ever notice a lot of butlers are named Jeeves ? You know, I think when you name a baby 'Jeeves'... you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say? Not much chance he's gonna be a hitman, I think, after that. 'Terribly sorry, sir, but I'm going to have to whack you.'" — Seinfeld , "The Pilot Pt. 2" Some names, frequently taken from historical events, seem to be jinxed. No one wants to ride on a ship (or a space ship ) named "Titanic" or " Hindenburg ". Similarly, anything named "Icarus" is begging for a wing-clipping, and sooner or later, the Goliath is going down hard, probably to a smaller opponent (bonus points if said smaller opponent is named David ). Likewise, don't compare your defenses to the walls of Jericho — that'll just make 'em go splat like an ant beneath an elephant's foot (with said ant being you, and said elephant's foot being the wrath of God .) It's probably not a good idea to name your vehicle the Doom Buggy , either, especially if you plan on driving your friends around in it. And if you're assigned to name a computer, let alone a supercomputer, "Skynet" is strictly off limits; after all, what good is a computer if all it wants to do is Take Over the World ? No matter its size or intended role, Colossus and Guardian are also bad choices. Note that it has to be the name of something that has already gone down: The original Hindenburg was not an example of this trope (but Titanic arguably was, see the Real Life section below). Due to the nature of this trope, expect spoilers. Examples:     open/close all folders      Meta  Naming any form of flying contraption "Icarus". Who in his right mind calls something after the most famous story of a man killing himself by recklessly misusing a flying device that performs safely when used as intended? note You should name your flying contraption "Daedalus". That was Icarus' father, whose wings worked as intended, which at least one place has actually done. There seems to be a minor trend in entertainment (particularly sci-fi) where any episode or chapter that is called or refers to "The Great Leap Forward" will involve a major, disastrous incident.     Anime and Manga  Most of the Neon Genesis Evangelion cast are named after sunken World War II battleships and carriers (poor Asuka gets the dubious distinction of having both of her last names be associated with a terrible fate); is it any surprise that the place is a Dysfunction Junction ? Asuka also compares the door to her room to the "impenetrable wall of Jericho" at one point, and tells Shinji not to try entering while she sleeps. Considering what really happened to Jericho, this implies she either subconsciously wants the wall to be "penetrated" or intentionally gave Shinji an oblique hint to try something ( which he does not ). There was a notable subversion in the second season of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL ; two minor antagonists, Umimi and Tobio, competed in a team duel against Yuma and Anna, with Umimi using a monster named "Supercolossal, Unsinkable Superliner Elegant Titanic" and Tobio using one named "Supercolossal Airship Giant Hindenburg". (They lost the duel, but these two monsters actually did their job rather well; if any card failed, it was the Barian Chaos Xyz that Vector gave them.) In Death Note : on the surface, naming your child " Light " doesn't seem to jinx anything. But no mother in her right mind writes her kid's name with the kanji for moon, which has four strokes . Plus, Light Yagami 's name seems to mostly derive from another infamous light-associated character - Lucifer the Light-Bringer . Not to mention his last name is written with the kanji for " night " and " God ". In One Piece , we have Ace of the Spades Pirates. Ace of Spades is known as the death card. Guess who died at the end of Marineford?     Comicbooks  Watchmen : Adrian's chosen codename "Ozymand


Because of the flexibility of its branches and growing characteristic, what tree species is most popularly used for bonsai? (hint: gin!)

Klehm Arboretum Trees and Woody Plants - Education Education Klehm Arboretum Trees and Woody Plants May 09, 2015 Share Klehm Arboretum Trees and Woody Plants Embed
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 size(px) Partial list of over 300 labeled and measured woody plants at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. http://klehm.org Text 1.Acer campestre, Hedge Maple • Also known as field maple • Fruit is a samara with two winged seeds. • Widely grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. • The wood is white, hard and strong, and used for furniture, flooring, wood turning and musical instruments. • There are over 30 known cultivars of Acer campestre. 1 2. Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple • Species of maple native to central China • Fruit being a paired samara with two winged seeds • Admired for its decorative exfoliating bark • Spectacular autumn foliage which can include red, orange and pink tones 2 3. Acer pensylvanicum, Striped Maple (Moosewood) • The young bark is striped with green and white, and when a little older, brown. • Moosewood is an understory tree of cool, moist forests. • It is among the most shadetolerant of deciduous trees. • Its shade tolerance makes it difficult to control, as it is often present in great numbers in the understory.Moosewood growing at the edge of a forest with pine and hickory in the background (Zena, New York)3 4. Acer triflorum, Three-flower Maple • Native to hills of northern China • The flowers are yellow, produced in small corymbs of three small flowers each, hence the name. • Even more than its relatives, three-flower maple has Spectacular fall color that may include brilliant orange, scarlet, purple and gold. • It is one of the few trees to develop good fall color in shade.4 5. Acer circinatum, Oregon Vine Maple • Native to western North America • Always within 300 km of the Pacific Ocean coast • Most commonly grows as a large shrub growing to around 5-8 m tall, but it will occasionally form a small to medium-sized tree • Vine Maple trees can bend over easily. Sometimes, this can cause the top of the tree to grow into the ground and send out a new Vine Maple samara root system, creating a natural arch. Flower with reddish calyx and five short petals 5 6. Acer mandshuricum, Manchurian Maple • Native to China, Korea, and Russia • It is a slender deciduous tree that reaches a height of up to 30 m tall but is usually smaller. • Smooth, gray bark • Rarely seen in cultivation outside of arboreta • Spectacular fall color that includes pink and orange tonesThe leaves have a 7-10 cm petiole and three leaflets; the leaflets are shortstalked, oblong, 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long and 1.5-3 cm broad, with serrated margins, the central leaflet the same size as or slightly larger than the two side leaflets. 6 7. Acer henryi, Henry Maple • Acer henryi is found in botanical gardens but otherwise is not widely grown as an ornamental in North America. • Outstanding fall color, ranging from deep purples to brilliant reds7 8. Acer maximowiczianum, Nikko Maple • Widely distributed in China and Japan • It is a slender deciduous tree that reaches a height of 15–20 m but is usually smaller. • Dark gray to blackish bark • It is rarely seen in cultivation outside of arboreta. • Parthenocaptic tendencies, i.e. the natural or artificially induced production of fruit without fertilization of ovules. The fruit is therefore seedless.Foliage in autumn8 9. Acer tegmentosum, White Tigress Snakebark Maple • Extremely bright white markings along the stems and branches • Upright growing and narrow when young, broadening with age. • Pale green 3


What controversial objects of the world of culture are by far the biggest attraction in the purpose built Duveen Gallery of the British Museum?

British Museum - Parthenon Sculptures Parthenon Sculptures Video The Parthenon Sculptures The question of where the surviving sculptures from the Parthenon should now be displayed has long been a subject of public discussion. This page provides key information for understanding the complex history of the Parthenon and its sculpture. The main arguments of the debate are also presented here. For another view, see the website of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture: www.culture.gr What is the Parthenon and how did the sculptures come to London? The Parthenon in Athens has a long and complex history. Built nearly 2,500 years ago as a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it was for a thousand years the church of the Virgin Mary of the Athenians, then a mosque, and finally an archaeological ruin. The building was altered and the sculptures much damaged over the course of the centuries. The first major loss occurred around AD 500 when the Parthenon was converted into a church. When the city was under siege by the Venetians in 1687, the Parthenon itself was used as a gunpowder store. A huge explosion blew the roof off and destroyed a large portion of the remaining sculptures. The building has been a ruin ever since. Archaeologists worldwide are agreed that the surviving sculptures could never be re-attached to the structure. By 1800 only about half of the original sculptural decoration remained. Between 1801 and 1805 Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, of which Athens had been a part for some 350 years, acting with the full knowledge and permission of the Ottoman authorities, removed about half of the remaining sculptures from the fallen ruins and from the building itself. Lord Elgin was passionate about ancient Greek art and transported the sculptures back to Britain. The arrival of the sculptures in London had a profound effect on the European public, regenerating interest in ancient Greek culture and influencing contemporary artistic trends. These sculptures were acquired from Lord Elgin by the British Museum in 1816 following a Parliamentary Select Committee enquiry which fully investigated and approved the legality of Lord Elgin’s actions. Since then the sculptures have all been on display to the public in the British Museum, free of entry charge. Figure of Iris from the west pediment of the Parthenon Where can the surviving sculptures from the Parthenon be seen? About 65% of the original sculptures from the Parthenon survive and are located in museums across Europe. The majority of the sculptures are divided between the Acropolis Museum in Athens and the British Museum in London (about 30% each), while important pieces are also held by other major European museums, including the Louvre and the Vatican. 1. Parthenon Sculptures in Athens The Greek authorities have removed the remaining sculptures from the Parthenon, work that was begun over 200 years ago by Elgin. All of the sculptures have now been removed from the building and are displayed in the Acropolis Museum. 2. Parthenon Sculptures in London The sculptures in London, sometimes known as the ‘Elgin Marbles’, have been on permanent public display in the British Museum since 1817, free of charge. Here they are seen by a world audience and are actively studied and researched to promote worldwide understanding of ancient Greek culture. The Museum has published the results of its research extensively. Working closely with colleagues at the Acropolis Museum, new discoveries of ancient applied colour on the sculptures have been made with the application of special imaging technology. 3. Parthenon Sculptures in other museums The following institutions also hold sculpture from the Parthenon: Musée du Louvre, Paris


In an Aesop fable that shows the power of persuasion over force, what element fights the sun?

The Wind and The Sun The Wind and The Sun an Aesop Fable        The      wind and the sun argued one day over which one was the stronger. Spotting      a man man traveling on the road, they sported a challenge to see which      one could remove the coat from the man's back the quickest.     The wind began. He blew strong gusts of air,      so strong that the man could barely walk against them. But the man clutched      his coat tight against him. The wind blew harder and longer, and the      harder the wind blew, the tighter the man held his coat against him. The      wind blew until he was exhausted, but he could not remove the coat from      the man's back.      It was now the sun's turn. He gently sent      his beams upon the traveler. The sun did very little, but quietly shone      upon his head and back until the man became so warm that he took off    his coat and headed for the nearest shade tree. ____________________________________


Which legendary queen is said to have claimed an area of North Africa by using thin strips of oxhide?

Carthage (Dido) | Civilization V Customisation Wikia | Fandom powered by Wikia Civilization V Customisation Wikia Carthage led by Dido is a civilization available in vanilla Civilization 5. It requires the Gods and Kings expansion pack. Using Carthage (Hannibal) gives Dido a new unique ability and building. Contents Edit The ancient kingdom of Carthage, founded by fabled queen Dido, grew from a small settlement of exiles to a powerful civilization that rivaled the great and formidable Roman Empire. Ideally situated along the northern coast of Africa, Carthage became an increasingly crucial center of trade along the Mediterranean throughout the 1st millennium BC. However, this success was not without consequences, as Carthage eventually drew the ire of both Greece and Rome, and the ensuing conflicts with these intimidating rivals became the stuff of legend. Dido Edit The story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, is, as most legends are, filled with intrigue and deception. Retold through the words of Roman historians and later the esteemed poet Virgil in his epic the Aeneid, Dido's tale begins with her life as the daughter of King Mattan of Tyre. The Kingdom of Tyre was part of the ancient Phoenician civilization, geographically located in what is today modern Lebanon. Dido, who was often referred to as "Elissa" in the ancient historical records, was heir to the throne of Tyre following her father's death, sometime around 800 BC. Named joint-ruler with her brother, Pygmalion, Dido's rule was not widely accepted by the people. Despite her father's intention for her to share the throne with her brother, Pygmalion was recognized as King of Tyre, and Dido was left with little authority. Not long after, Dido was married to a priest named Acerbas, who, by some accounts may have been her uncle. Acerbas is said to have been possessed of considerable wealth, which he concealed by burying his treasures underground. King Pygmalion, knowing of this wealth, had Acerbas murdered in hopes of claiming the gold that would rightfully go to his sister. Although accounts vary, Dido eventually became aware of her husband's death at the hands of her brother. The ghost of Acerbas himself is said to have appeared before her one night and warned her to flee the kingdom, while at the same time revealing the location of his hidden gold. It was the careful formation of her plan to escape Pygmalion's grasp that provided history's first glimpse of the clever nature for which Dido was best known. In order to keep from arousing her brother's suspicions, Dido told Pygmalion she wished to travel the world, with the intention of sending tribute and gifts back to Tyre. Agreeing to her trip, Pygmalion provided Dido with a small fleet of ships and various servants to help her prepare for the journey. After quietly loading the ships with bags of gold from Acerbas' hoard, Dido set her plan in motion. In order to deceive Pygmalion, Dido ordered the servants to load bags filled with sand on to the upper decks, to be used as decoys. After setting sail, Dido declared the gold to be an offering to the spirit of her dead husband, and had the bags of sand thrown overboard into the sea. Pygmalion, thinking the gold was lost forever, made no attempt to pursue Dido or her party. Now searching for a new home, Dido and her party first stopped on the island of Cyprus, where a group of local stragglers joined her crew. Eventually they made landfall along the coast of northern Africa, and began negotiating a price with the local chieftain for a small piece of land on which to found their new settlement. As the agreement went, Dido could have as much land as she could encompass with a single ox hide, with the local leader believing he was getting quite a deal. The quick-witted Dido conceived of another angle on the proposal; by cutting the ox hide into thin strips, then into even smaller fibers, she created a length of rope long enough to encircle a wide area including a prominent hill nearby. Thus, the city of Carthage was founded, and Dido's legacy as a crafty and capable leader was


America's oldest and still-running wooden roller coaster that can be found at Coney Island has what 'stormy' name?

What are the Oldest Roller Coasters? (with pictures) What are the Oldest Roller Coasters? Last Modified Date: 24 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations With names like Venom, The Dark Knight and Goliath, roller coasters have become the ultimate amusement park thrill ride. Their steel loops, curves and inversions take riders through one nausea-and-scream-inducing episode after another. It wasn’t always like that, though. There was a time in America when the venerable wooden roller coaster was the biggest thrill around. Roller coasters have actually been around for quite a while. They date to the late 19th century. Some of the oldest roller coasters still standing date from about 1902. The competition to be one of the oldest coasters has been fierce at times. Some of the oldest coasters no longer exist, however. They were torn down years ago. The oldest roller coaster in the world is Leap the Dips, built in 1902. It stands in Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It stood unused for several years, but has been completely restored and reopened in 1999. Its wooden track is 1,452 feet long (442.6 meters) and 48 feet tall (14.6 meters), and it has a drop of nine feet (3 meters). Roller coasters were a risky business in the early days, and those who designed the oldest rides were sometimes taking a chance with their entire fortunes. Ad Among the other oldest roller coasters, the oldest one outside the U.S. is Rutschebahnen, in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. This example was built in 1913 and is still running. One of the most famous wooden coasters is the Cyclone at Coney Island , New York. The Cyclone opened in 1927, making it certainly one of the oldest roller coasters still in operation. Times changed, though, and with those changes came the innovation of the steel roller coaster. The steel tracks and cars allowed for more varied track designs. The granddaddy of the steel coaster is the Matterhorn at Disneyland in California. Built in 1959, it caused a sensation when it opened. Space Mountain, an indoor steel coaster at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1975. It was the first completely enclosed roller coaster. Other parks followed suit, and soon, people clamored for a steel coaster in every theme park. Wooden coasters are still popular, particularly for roller coaster purists. They are still being built, albeit with better materials than 100 years ago. The oldest roller coasters are part of history, however, and organizations to preserve them are becoming ever more popular. Ad


An ankle length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask filled with lavender were prominently worn by what group of professionals in the days past?

The rich, Survival and Dr. who on Pinterest Forward Fourteenth century plague doctors who wore a bird-like mask were referred to as "beak doctors". Straps held the beak in front of the doctor's nose.[9] The mask had glass openings for the eyes and a curved beak shaped like a bird's. The mask had two small nose holes and was a type of respirator which contained aromatic items. See More


The Spoonmaker's Diamond is a major attraction of a museum at what location that used to be the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years?

1000+ images about Topkapi Palace, Istanbul on Pinterest | Ottomans, Silk and Harems Ottoman Silks for the Sultans • Textile Museum, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul See More


The planet Dagobah is the site of exile of which wise master voiced by Frank Oz throughout a seminal series?

Yoda | Wookieepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit "Know now we do that guide the creation of the clones from the beginning, Dooku did. Hm, our enemy created an army for us." "If this was known, public confidence in the war effort, the Jedi, and the Republic would vanish. There would be mass chaos." "Cover up this discovery we must. No one, not even the Chancellor, may know. Valiant men the clones have proven to be. Saved my life and yours they have many times. Believe in them we must. Win the war swiftly we must, before our enemy's designs reach completion, whatever they may be." ―Yoda and Mace Windu [src] Sometime later, The Jedi received a distress single from a moon near Oba Diah . Sending Plo Koon and Commander Wolfe to investigate, they found the remains of a shuttle and the lightsaber of Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas , who was killed sometime around the Battle of Naboo while dealing with a conflict on Felucia . Upon reviewing the temple archives, Jocasta Nu and the Jedi found that the information had been sealed by order of the Supreme Chancellor . While sending Anakin Skywalker and his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi to Felucia, Yoda went to speak with Palpatine , not knowing he was the Sith Lord that orchestrated the murder and the creation of the Clone Army. Palpatine told Yoda to visit Chancellor Valorum (These events happened before the Vote of No Confidence that led to Palpatine becoming Chancellor). Palpatine then contacted Count Dooku, telling him to destroy the last piece of the puzzle before the Jedi would be able to unravel the mystery. [42] Yoda meets with former Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum on Coruscant. Anakin and Obi-Wan attempted to communicate with the native tribe on the Felucia, but were unable to understand them. They did learn, however, that a Second Jedi had shown up with Syfo-Dias. [42] Valorum told Yoda that he sent Sifo-Dyas to negotiate with the Pyke Syndicate to stop a booming drug trade underneath Coruscant. Valorum also revealed that he kept this secret, fearing his opponents in the bureaucracy. The talks were postponed after the Council sent Sifo-Dyas to intervene on Felucia. Valorum was unable to identify the second Jedi, but did say that his assistant, Silman , was with Sifo-Dyas when he was shot down. [42] Eventually, Yoda dispatched Anakin and Obi-Wan to Oba Diah, where they learned the Pykes were paid to shoot down the ship carrying Sifo-Dyas, but had kept Silman captive as leverage and that Dooku was in fact the individual known as Tyrannus, leading them to realize Dooku impersonated Syfo-Dias to help push forward the Clone Wars. Yoda, not knowing how to stop the plot, suggested the Jedi keep the discovery a secret, and that they should keep playing the Sith Lord's game. [42] Discovering immortality Edit Yoda hears the voice of Qui-Gon Jinn. While meditating during the end of the war, Yoda heard the voice of Qui-Gon Jinn, who demonstrated his presence by levitating Yoda. The encounter left Yoda distracted during the subsequent Council gathering, leaving them worried about whether the stresses of the war were finally taking its toll on him. While strolling through the Temple gardens, Yoda was greeted by Anakin. Yoda asked him about his encounter with Qui-Gon's spirit on Mortis , which Anakin had dismissed as a trick, noting the Jedi belief that one could not retain their identity after becoming one with the Force. Yoda responded that he now questioned this dogma. [43] Yoda confessed what happened to the Council, much to their disbelief. They agreed though to meditate with him, to verify his experience. Despite meditating together for an entire day, they were unable to hear anything. Ki-Adi-Mundi expressed worry that Yoda had become susceptible to Sith manipulation, so Yoda underwent medical tests that revealed that he was still in good health. Jedi Doctor Rig Nema suggested Yoda undergo a deprivation ritual that would allow him to meditate more strongly and find the source of the voice. [43] Agreeing, Yoda was suspended in a liquid tank with an oxygen mask to bring him as close as possible to


Mohini the enchantress is the only female manifestation of which male deity of the Hindu pantheon known for his avatars?

Devi Mohini by Yogi Ananda Saraswathi - BAUL OF BENGAL * Trishula Jyotish Vedic Astrology * Healing Arts, Qigong & Meditation * Vedic Goddess * TRAVEL with TRISHULA BAUL OF BENGAL * Trishula Jyotish Vedic Astrology * Healing Arts, Qigong & Meditation * Vedic Goddess * TRAVEL with TRISHULA   Devi Mohini... GODDESS MOHINI. Mohini means ‘erotic magic or spell’. The name has its origin in the word ‘moha’ which means ‘delusion personified’ or to enchant, perplex or delude. Therefore moha is the quality of desire after which Mohini has been name. The word ‘manava’ meaning ‘human’ is derived from ‘mana’ – mind. It is indicative of man’s unique station of self-awareness. Moha is the abdication of that unique position. Saying it another way, it is turning away from operative consciousness to desiring sense gratification. In Sanskrit, Mohini simply means Enchantress.  Now, why do we need a Goddess Mohini ? For the records, She is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who took on the form of an irresistible beautiful woman to defeat the asuras. Thereafter she saved but seduced Lord Shiva into having sex in order to fend off a future catastrophe. Mohini is also Sri Krishna transforming into a woman to marry and have sex with the tragic hero Aravan. With her ablility to change sex and gender, there you have Goddess Mohini grasping the male pantheon where it ought to! In the process she enriched Hindu folklore. AVATAR: The Bhagavatam lists Mohini as one of the twenty avatars of Lord Vishnu. Nothing needs to be said that she is the most delightful of all. Technically Mohini is not an avatar. The technical specifications of an avatar requires a descent of Vishnu energy onto the Earthly plane to perform a particular task. Then the avatar merges back to the primal Vishnu and becomes an ‘everywhere’ ie ‘He who pervades’. Mohini appeals to us to be a woman who drives reason out of the mind – that is hardly an avatar. As opposed to be concentrated energy manifestation of the Divine, Mohini seems to be involved in manifestation that require Vishnu’s interventions. If Radha is Krishna's pleasure potency, then Mohini would be Vishnu's purpose potency. MOHINI TEMPLE: In the Hindu pantheon, feminine gender or Goddesses are sometimes contested. Mohini is not an avatar in any sense. Notwithstanding, her status as an incarnation of God is accepted and even celebrated by Vaishnavites. This has to be understood in the context that Vishnu becomes Mohini while he still remains Vishnu. Vishnu is God incarnate so He can take many forms of which Mohini is the secondary or subordinate form. This in turn is a manifestation of Brahman. Regardless, Mohini is still God incarnate since Vishnu is God. To stretch this further the thunderous love-lore in Kailasha did not make Parvathi any a lesser Goddess. Indeed there is a temple dedicated to Mohini. It is at Ryali, a township near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Here Jagan Mohini - the enchantress of the world stands beside Keshava, the protector of the universe. There could be other temple besides this. Her Vasikaran Mantra is ‘Om Hareeng Mohini Swaha’. It is worthwhile noting that Mohini form is not assumed cavalierly. It only appears during crisis. The fact there is very little to her worship goes to show that some things are merely to be respected and not adored. The major lesson she teaches is that of the drastic and dramatic consequences of losing one’s conscious awareness. What is the point of praying towards the heavens when one is standing on soft ground and unaware that his pants are slipping!  MYTHOLOGY: The first appearance of Mohini is the Samudra Manthan episode from the Mahabaratha - the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean. Demons got hold of the Amrita, Nectar of Immortality obtained in cooperative effort with the gods and they were refusing to share it. A fight would have meant serious casualties on the Devas side. Vishnu assumes the form of an ‘enchanting damsel’, Mohini. She offers to arbitrate. Now, the Devas and the Gods, even asuras are simply enthralled by Mohini. Their personality chart shoots up, as the ho


A Japanese painting in the simplistic style of haiga is also likely to contain what?

Looking and Seeing: How Haiga Works Simply Haiku 2:5 (Autumn 2004); reprinted in The Red Moon Anthology of English-Language Haiku, Red Moon Press, 2004, pp. 126-153. Looking and Seeing: How Haiga Works Jim Kacian Of all the contributions to world art to have come from the Japanese, haiga is perhaps the most unique. It is, by definition, a combination of visual and verbal elements which work in ensemble to create an aesthetic experience quite distinct from either element taken by itself. This combination of pictorial and poetic materials is rare in any culture, and especially so in so-called “high” culture: besides haiga, other such combinations would include captioned drawing (most often humorous), comic books, posters, calligraphic art, print and television advertising, graffiti, the work of a very few western artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, and not very much else. Which we might consider surprising given that the visual and the verbal are the two most powerful and frequently employed elements of communications. But for just this reason, perhaps not, since each is so powerful in its own right, and so demanding of attention, that it can prove ineffectual to combine them; similarly, perhaps the overlap between the two might be considered a distraction from either. Whatever the explanation, there is very little history to such a combination in art. All art has a set of conventions which an audience must know in order to appreciate the work. The ease of acquiring these conventions is how we determine if a work is “accessible” or “difficult”. When the art form is combinational, then a combinational set of conventions must be employed, which can complicate accessibility. Let’s consider some of these forms just to see what the artist and/or author has done, and what his expectations might be. In this first sample, a political cartoon by Sempé from 1965, note how the convention of reading left to right makes it possible to “get” the joke; presumably if the head featured in this cartoon was Chinese, the “poster people” would be on the right side of the panel. The text here provides some information, but adds nothing to “getting” the humor, and the point. The second sample, from the comic strip “The Adventures of Phoebe Zeit-Geist”, written by Michael O’Donoghue (later a writer for Saturday Night Live) and drawn by Frank Springer, and published in Evergreen Review in 1962, employs a figurative means of distinguishing speech, say, from narrative. Is it apparent how to read these—that is, do we know what is dialogue, what not? Do we know what order in which to read? How do we know? It is apparent, too, from these cels, that the artwork from panel to panel may be discontinuous. Multiple angles and views reflect the influence of cinema. In the third, a poster from the Russian Revolution by an unknown artist in 1919, the power and orderliness of the text is underscored by the horses, symbols of domesticated power, brought up to the mark by their human riders. “Mount your Horses, Workers and Peasants!” the poster exhorts, and the unity of the “goal” is seen to be compelling enought to unite horses and even men of decidedly different breeds and ethnic origins. A powerful message in a brief compass. Another combination of text and art is calligraphic poetry. Depending on the work in question, these may feature the text, or the image, or find a balance between them. This example is Apollinaire’s “Il pleut” translated by Oliver Bernard and retaining the shape of the original. What’s particularly of interest here is that this is a typeset shape poem, unlike most, which are hand-calligraphed. Apollinaire was taking advantage of some new advances in typography which make precise position simpler to do. In this instance, the text is supported by the typography, and while it could stand in a more typical stanza-ed format, it is clearly enhanced by the present treatment. And perhaps we could allow that the art herein presented might stand on its own, but admittedly it would be fairly meagre. Apollinaire and other poets as well have, at many t


In an episode of Mythbusters, what was speculated to have been used by sailors to adjust to light and darkness as they went above and below a ship's deck?

Eyepatch : definition of Eyepatch and synonyms of Eyepatch (English) "Eye pad" and "Eyepad" redirect here. For the product by Apple Inc., see iPad .   Israeli politician Moshe Dayan wearing an eyepatch An eyepatch or eye pad is a small patch that is worn in front of one eye. It may be a cloth patch attached around the head by an elastic band or by a string, or an adhesive bandage. It is often worn by people to cover a lost or injured eye, but it also has a therapeutic use in children for the treatment of amblyopia . (See orthoptics and vision therapy .) Eyepatches used to block light while sleeping are referred to as a sleep mask . Contents 8 External links   History In the years before advanced medicine and surgery, eyepatches were common. They were particularly prevalent among members of dangerous occupations, such as blacksmiths who used them to cover one eye for protection from sparks while working. Sailors would also wear them over one eye above deck and then switch it over in order to be able to see in the dark below deck. [1] David Bowie made it a fashion statement in 1972.   Stereotypical depiction of a pirate with eyepatch   Sailors and pilots It has been speculated that sailors who often went above and below deck might have used an eyepatch to keep one eye adjusted to the darkness below decks. [2] The strong sunlight while above deck on an oceangoing vessel could require minutes of adaptation to the dim lighting below deck. With virtually no light sources below deck, sailors would have to rely heavily upon their eyes to adjust. In the critical moments of modifying the rigging, navigating, and especially during battle, those minutes were too precious. A simple switch of the patch from one eye to the other might have saved time when going between decks. Although this usage of the eyepatch is not supported by any historical records,[ citation needed ] it was tested during the MythBusters Pirate Special and found to be plausible. Although it is said that it was also more of way of fashion amoungst later day pirates. In 16th century many had eye issues due to the old double barrled cannons which exherted flint and shrapnel into the left eyeand due to the common issue it become just common for pirates to don such gear and dispite improved weaponry due to the commness it become more of a fashionable assest rather than protection or medical reasoning. Similarly, pilots at one time would also do the same, when flying at night over brightly lit cities, so that one eye could look out, and the other would be adjusted for the dim lighting of the cockpit to read unlit instruments and maps. [3] Some military pilots have worn a lead-lined or gold-lined eyepatch, to protect against blindness in both eyes, in the event of a nuclear blast or laser weapon attack. [4] [5] [6] Eyepatches are not currently used by military personnel; modern technology has provided an array of other means to preserve and enhance night vision, including red-light and low-level white lights, and night vision devices . [7] [8] [9]   Eyecare treatment   Amblyopia   A child wearing an adhesive eyepatch to correct amblyopia Eye patching is used in the orthoptic management [10] of children at risk of lazy eye ( amblyopia ), especially strabismic or anisometropic [11] amblyopia. These conditions can cause visual suppression of the dissimilar images by the brain, resulting in blindness in an otherwise functional eye. By patching the good eye, the amblyopic eye is forced to function, causing vision to be retained. [10] [11]   Extraocular muscle palsy To initially relieve double vision ( diplopia ) caused by an extra-ocular muscle palsy, an eye care professional may recommend using an eyepatch. This can help to relieve the dizziness, vertigo and nausea that are associated with this form of double vision. [12] [13] [14]   Notable eyepatch-wearers


What is traditionally broken at the funeral of a magician, the practice starting from Harry Houdin's funeral in 1926?

Preview articles - Psychic News™ From the editor September 2013 What a month it's been. A month of extreme contrasts – good and bad, positive and negative, light and dark. In South Africa, iconic freedom-fighter Nelson Mandela was released from hospital after many months of speculation about his health. It seems the 94-year-old is still very poorly, but at least he's now back in the comfort and familiarity of his own home, surrounded by family and friends. Meanwhile, 4,000 miles away in Syria, people died in large numbers as a_result of a horrendous chemical weapons attack unleashedoutside Damascus on 21st August. New book tells story of Queen Victoria's medium A NEW book by Irish author J.H. Brennan, Whisperers, is subtitled The Secret History of the Spirit World. That is exactly what it is, but the already well- known story about Queen Victoria and her psychic Scots ghillie John Brown, widely quoted in recent reviews, has tended to overshadow the book's true intent and content. Olympian Oscar Pistorius plea by psychic A PSYCHIC has requested_to be able to address the Pretoria Magistrates' Court in South Africa regarding the "mental state" of Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend. The woman, who identified herself as "Annamarie, last_name uncertain, previously Riethmiller", filed papers with the Constitutional Court to have her application heard. British fortune-teller dies in Vietnam A BRITISH fortune- teller has been found naked and dead in a rented room in Vietnam. Julia Anne Jay, 43, left her Sussex home when in her late teens to work her way through South East Asia. American research study - fiction meets fact THIRTY PER CENT of participants in an American study of psychic experiences reported "contact with the dead". This result was published in the Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research. Author Sandra Bateman's new book takes this one step further. What made UK Ministry of Defence close UFO desk? THE Ministry of Defence closed its UFO desk and hotline in 2009. The reason was never fully disclosed - until now. According to 25 declassified files released from the National Archives the material "served no defence purpose" and was taking staff away from "more valuable defence- related activities". Stand on your head for charity and get a free Mind, Body, Spirit pass! A UNIQUE world record is being sought at this year's OM Yoga Show at London's Olympia. Intelligent or Religious? A NEW STUDY claims to have proved conclusively that the more intelligent we are, the less likely we are to believe in God. Psychologists Miron Zuckerman, and Jordan Silberman of the University of Rochester (US), and Judith Hall of Northeastern University, published the results of their research in Personality and Social Psychology Review. Crystal crossfire at Merton PROTESTS and a verdict of "Bunkum!" were widely reported from Merton, south London, after the local council advertised for a spiritual healer. An urgent review was called for. 'Moonhenge' dedicated A 65ft WOODEN version of Stonehenge built by a Cambridgeshire farmer has been publicly opened and blessed, despite a lack of planning permission, reports BBC local news. Farmer Stephen Parsley and artist Derek Massey created the design using 29 ancient bog oaks on Mr Parsley's land in Woodwalton. Telepathy killings? COULD TELEPATHY have been used to compel four young engineers_at a leading Turkish military electronics company to kill themselves? This theory was put forward as a possible reason for the deaths of the four men who were working on a friend-or- foe recognition system for Turkish warplanes at the time of their suicides. New sequel to The Shining BESTSELLING AUTHOR Stephen King's sequel to his novel of psychic perception The Shining is due for publication on 24th September, 36 years after the original book. According to King's official website, Dan, the young boy who survived the horrific events of The Shining, meets a 12-year-old girl whom he must save from "a tribe of murderous paranormals". Magazine 40 thought on your health by


What is the missing word in graffiti artist Banksy's 2005 compilation ___ and Piece?

Banksy - Biography of a Graffiti Street Art Legend Other Works The name Banksy ignites controversy, starts conversations and piques curiosity. Banksy is undoubtedly the most controversial street artist to emerge on the global stage. The fact that his identity remains unknown after 20 years on the graffiti scene only adds to the intrigue that surrounds his work. The works of Banksy have appeared in America, Australia, Canada, England, France, Israel, Jamaica and Palestine. Wherever Banksy goes, he makes an impact. His pictorial and satirical messages cross the boundaries between art, philosophy, politics, sociology, humor and narcissism. Banksy is the godfather of a new form of pop art that originated on the street. He used a foundation created by peers to spread powerful messages using accessible street art. Anyone can see Banksy’s stencil art, which enables him to reach a large audience and to make strong statements. City officials have the power to paint over works or allow them to stay. Even when his ephemeral art is destroyed, it draws attention to political issues. Such strong attention, that when most people visit our gallery of Banksy prints , it leads to hours of browsing. Code Name: Banksy Banksy’s Broom Rat by Infrogmation of New Orleans The works of Banksy are often inspired by other street art luminaries and classical artists. This is another controversial area. Banksy has credited 3D of the British band Massive Attack as a source of inspiration. However, connections to the French graffiti artist Blek le Rat , who is known as the Father of Stencil Graffiti, have caused much more commotion. Although Blek was initially pleased to inspire other artists, he has publicly challenged Banksy’s copycat style. On the other side, Banksy has said that every time he does something, he finds out that Blek Le Rat has done it twenty years earlier. Similarities between the rats pictured in Blek’s work show a distinct overlap. Whoever Banksy is, he has made an unforgettable impact on the world and experienced tremendous commercial success. As an unrivaled phenomenon, Banksy’s irreverent, socio-political style is paving the way for future street artists and perhaps changing the way that graffiti is seen. Banksy may recycle old ideas, but he also inspires new creations from talented and not-so-talented artists. The recent commercial success of other street artists has been dubbed the “Banksy effect.” Who is Banksy? This is an inevitable question whenever Banksy is discussed. Although the street artist’s identity is technically unknown, there have been several theories as to who the mystery artist is. The most popular of these theories is that Banksy is a Bristol native named Robin Gunningham . The UK’s Daily Mail published an extensive piece on Gunningham where they interviewed schoolmates. A photograph showing a man believed to be Gunningham working on stencils in Jamaica is the lynchpin in this theory. The man that the Daily Mail spoke to said that Gunningham was one of three artistically inclined students in his class. According to this report, Gunningham attended the prestigious Bristol Cathedral Choir School, which has an annual tuition of £9,240. A neighbor told the Daily Mail that Banksy left school at 16 and began working in graffiti often traveling for months at a time and eventually leaving home altogether. Journalist Simon Hattenstone of The Guardian newspaper is one of the only people who interviewed Banksy in person. He said that Banksy wore jeans and a T-shirt to the interview. Bansky was also sporting a silver tooth, a silver chain and one silver earring. If Banksy is Gunningham, which he has denied, he was born in 1973 and had surgery early in life to repair a cleft palate. Banksy also created a pseudo self-portrait that features a picture of Gunningham. Recent news reports have followed Mrs. Banksy, a political activist known as Joy Millward. According to anecdotal reports, the artist has successfully concealed his identity from his family and in-laws. The Early Years Banksy has been active on the graffiti scene


The trickster god Anansi who has a prominent place in African folklore is what type of creature?

Trickster - Crystalinks The trickster is an alchemist, a magician, creating realities in the duality of time and illusion. In mythology, and in the study of folklore and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit, man, woman, or anthropomorphic animal who plays tricks or otherwise disobeys normal rules and conventional behavior. It is suggested by Hansen (2001) that the term "Trickster" was probably first used in this context by Daniel G. Brinton in 1885. The trickster deity breaks the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously (for example, Loki) but usually with ultimately positive effects. Often, the rule-breaking takes the form of tricks (eg. Eris) or thievery. Tricksters can be cunning or foolish or both; they are often very funny even when considered sacred or performing important cultural tasks. In many cultures, (as may be seen in Greek, Norse or Slavic folktales, along with Native American/First Nations lore), the trickster and the culture hero are often combined. To illustrate: Prometheus, in Greek mythology, stole fire from the gods to give it to humans. He is more of a culture hero than a trickster. In many Native American and First Nations mythologies, the coyote (Southwestern United States) or raven (Pacific Northwest and coastal British Columbia) stole fire from the gods (stars or sun) and are more tricksters than culture heroes. This is primarily because of other stories involving these spirits: Prometheus was a Titan, whereas coyote and raven are usually seen as jokesters and pranksters. Frequently the Trickster figure exhibits gender variability, changing gender roles and engaging in same-sex practices. Such figures appear in Native American and First Nations mythologies, where they are said to have a two-spirit nature. Loki, the Norse trickster, also exhibits gender variability, in one case even becoming pregnant; interestingly, he shares the ability to change genders with Odin, who despite being nominally the chief Norse deity also possesses many characteristics of the Trickster. The Trickster is an example of a Jungian Archetype. The Fool survives in modern playing cards as the Joker. In modern literature the trickster survivors as a character archetype, not necessarily supernatural or divine, therefore better described as a stock character. In later folklore, the trickster is incarnated as a clever, mischievous man or creature, who tries to survive the dangers and challenges of the world using trickery and deceit as a defense. For example many typical fairy tales have the King who wants to find the best groom for his daughter by ordering several trials. No brave and valiant prince or knight manages to win them, until a poor and simple peasant comes. With the help of his wits and cleverness, instead of fighting, he evades or fools monsters and villains and dangers with unorthodox manners. Therefore the most unlikely candidate passes the trials receives the reward. More modern and obvious examples of that type are Bugs Bunny and The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin). The trickster is an important archetype in the history of man. He is a god, yet he is not. He is the wise-fool. It is he, through his creations that destroy, points out the flaws in carefully constructed societies of man. He rebels against authority, pokes fun at the overly serious, creates convoluted schemes, that may or may not work, plays with the Laws of the Universe and is sometimes his own worst enemy. He exists to question, to cause us to question not accept things blindly. He appears when a way of thinking becomes outmoded needs to be torn down built anew. He is the Destroyer of Worlds at the same time the savior of us all. The Trickster lives inside and outside of Time. He is of our world, yet not of our world, so our laws will not always apply. Other symbols, associated with him include keys, clock, masks, infinity among other mythological images Trickster is a creator, a joker, a truth teller, a story teller, a transformer linked to the spiritual frequency changes humanity is experiencing at this time. We seem most access


In Aboriginal myth, if Dreamtime is the era when spirit beings created the world, what are the paths they traversed?

Australia - Aboriginal Mythology 1 AUSTRALIA Aboriginal Mythology 1 An A-Z    spanning history of the Australian Aboriginal people from the earliest    legends to the present day. Mudrooroo   E Eagle Eagle (known in eastern Australia         as Eaglehawk) and Crow are important moiety birds. They were         used to separate the Adnyamathanha people into two divisions,         which were then further separated into sections, with various         animals and birds being used as clan or section names. Budget DVD Sale The Adnyamathanha         Crow elders have a myth which shows the oppositional tendencies         and rivalries between the two divisions. In the Dreamtime there         lived an eagle named Wildu who had two crow nephews both called         Wakarla. As a type of All-Father, he was always telling them         what to do. He told them what food they could eat and what food         the elders could eat and, worse, his two wives, Mudu and         Ngalyuka, Brown Hawk and Kestrel, were in a 'wrong way'         relationship with him. They both belonged to his moiety and this         was against the Law. Both Wakarla belonged to the opposite         moiety and were in the right relationship to them, but they were         still novices and could do little as he was their uncle. Now - $50 Off the WINDLITEï¿½ FZ FLEECE at Mizuno.com! Limited Time Only! Finally they decided         on a plan to get rid of him. They went to a place called Ulkananha and made a fake stick-rat's nest. They took some leg         bones of a kangaroo and sharpened them at one end. They stuck         these in the nest with the points up, then went to their uncle         and told him that they had found a rat's nest. Wildu came to the         place and wanted to hit the nest with his club, but his nephews         persuaded him to jump on it instead. He did so and the sharp         bones went right through his feet, splitting them as they are         today. The Wakarla nephews took Wildu's wives and called all the         animals and birds together for a great ceremony at the boro         ground at Ipaathanha. Wilda pulled himself from the nest and         landed on a hill. All the animals jeered him. He decided to         leave them and went northwards to Yurdlawarta (Mount Flint)         where he died. His feathers may be seen there as blocks of         flint. Meanwhile his wives         had left the ceremony to come to find him. They found one of his         feathers, then a bit of featherdown. Finally they found him. He         was lying there dead, his feathers, scattered all around. His         wives picked up the feathers and stuck them back into his body.         They tried to start him breathing. They pulled him up and blew         on him as they did so. Then Wildu began to move and came back         from the dead. He flew up into the air, saying that he was going         to eat all the old women and children. His wives scolded him,         but he took no notice. He landed on the hill as before and         watched the dancers below, then saw a heap of rocks which hid         the entrance of a cave. He told his wives to dig a tunnel from         the east side into the cave so that they could lead all the         birds and animals into the cave as he was going to raise a huge         storm to punish his nephews. He told them to sleep at the front         of the cave. That night he raised         the storm and all the animals and birds fled for safety into the         cave. Wildu's wives slept at the entrance of the cave as he had         told them to do. Then he built a huge fire. All the animals         e


In Greek mythology, if ambrosia is the food of the gods and nectar their drink, what is 'ichor'?

Ambrosia Ambrosia See More Ambrosia Pictures > In Greek mythology, ambrosia was considered the food or drink of the Olympian gods, and it was thought to bring long life and immortality to anyone who consumed it. It was often linked to nectar , the other element that the gods consumed; usually, it was thought that ambrosia was the food and nectar was the drink of the gods. In general, ambrosia was only consumed by deities; when Heracles achieved immortality, Athena offered him ambrosia ; while when Tantalus tried to steal some to give to other mortals , he was punished for committing hubris. Whoever consumed ambrosia no longer had blood in their veins, but another substance called ichor . One of the myths about Achilles ’ immortality has it that his mother Thetis anointed him with ambrosia when he was born and then passed him through flames, so that the mortal elements of his body would be consumed. However, Peleus , his father, found out and stopped her; this caused Thetis ’ rage and left without managing to immortalise Achilles ’ heel. As a result, that was the only vulnerable spot in his body.


In Greek myth, the constellation Leo represents what beast best known from a list of dozen?

Leo Constellation: Facts, Location, Mythology, Stars, Galaxies | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Leo Constellation Leo constellation lies in the northern sky. It is one of the zodiac constellations and one of the largest constellations in the sky. Leo represents the lion and is usually associated with the Nemean lion in Greek mythology. Its symbol is ♌. The constellation was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century, along with all the other constellations of the zodiac . Leo constellation is home to the bright stars Regulus and Denebola, the nearby star Wolf 359, and to a number of famous deep sky objects, among them galaxies Messier 65 , Messier 66 , Messier 95 , Messier 96 , Messier 105 , and NGC 3628 . FACTS, LOCATION & MAP Leo Constellation Map, by IAU and Sky&Telescope magazine Leo is the 12th largest constellation in size, occupying an area of 947 square degrees. It is located in the second quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ2) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -65°. The neighboring constellations are Cancer , Coma Berenices , Crater , Hydra , Leo Minor , Lynx , Sextans , Ursa Major and Virgo . Leo contains five Messier objects: Messier 65 (M65, NGC 3623), Messier 66 (M66, NGC 3627), Messier 95 (M95, NGC 3351), Messier 96 (M96, NGC 3368), and Messier 105 (M105, NGC 3379). It has 11 stars with known planets. The brightest star in Leo is Regulus , Alpha Leonis, with an apparent visual magnitude of 1.35. There are two meteor showers associated with the constellation. The Leonids usually peak on November 17-18 every year and have a radiant near the bright star Gamma Leonis. The January Leonids are a minor shower that peaks between January 1 and 7. Leo belongs to the Zodiac family of constellations, along with Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Virgo , Libra , Scorpius , Sagittarius , Capricornus , Aquarius and Pisces . MYTH Leo is one of the oldest constellations in the sky. Archaeological evidence suggests that Mesopotamians had a constellation similar to Leo as early as 4000 BC. The Persians knew the constellation as Shir or Ser, Babylonians called it UR.GU.LA (“the great lion”), Syrians knew it as Aryo, and the Turks as Artan. Bablyonians knew the star Regulus as “the star that stands at the Lion’s breast,” or the King Star. Both the constellation and its brightest star were well known in most ancient cultures. The Greeks associated Leo constellation with the Nemean lion, the beast killed by Heracles during the first of his twelve labours. Both Eratosthenes and Hyginus wrote that the lion was placed among the constellations because it was the king of beasts. The lion lived in a cave in Nemea, a town located to the south-west of Corinth. It was killing the local inhabitants and could not be killed because its skin could not be pierced by any weapons. Hercules and the Nemean lion, photo: Andreas Praefcke Heracles could not kill the lion with arrows, so he trapped the lion in its cave, grappled with the beast and eventually choked it to death. He used the lion’s claws to cut off its pelt, and then wore the pelt as a cloak, complete with the lion’s head. The cloak both protected Heracles and made him appear even more fearsome. In the sky, the six bright stars that form the shape of a sickle represent the lion’s head, and the brightest star in the constellation, Regulus (Alpha Leonis), marks the beast’s heart. Another bright star, Denebola (Beta Leonis) marks the tip of the lion’s tail. Algieba (Gamma Leonis), lies on the lion’s neck, even though its name means “the forehead.” Zosma (Delta Leonis) marks the lion’s rump. MAJOR STARS IN LEO Regulus – α Leonis (Alpha Leonis) Regulus, Alpha Leonis , is the brightest star in Leo and the 22nd brightest star in the sky. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 1.35 and is approximately 77 light years distant. Regulus is a four-star system composed of two pairs of stars. Regulus A is a spectroscopic binary star composed of a blue-white main sequence star belonging to the spectral class B7 V