Earth Mysteries: Stonehenge and the Druids, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire - Earth Mysteries Stonehenge and the Druids, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire After centuries of neglect in the wake of first Roman and then Christian suppression, the Druids were rediscovered during the Renaissance when the revival of interest in ancient Greek and Latin writers brought attention to the works of Pliny, Tacitus, and Julius Caesar and their descriptions of the Celtic world. First in France in the sixteenth century, and then in England, the ancient Celts (or Gauls as they were known in France) and Druids were claimed as historical ancestors. By the seventeenth century, a new romantic image of Druids began to emerge in French and English literature. In England as early as 1624 the Celtic warrior queen Boudicca is credited by Edmond Bolton with building Stonehenge as her monument. Druids celebrating the summer solstice at Stonehenge Winston Churchill (center) hosts the Ancient Order of Druids at Blenheim Palace on 15 August, 1908
Troilus and Cressida Troilus and Cressida, that most vexing and ambiguous of Shakespeare's plays, strikes the modern reader as a contemporary document—its investigation of numerous infidelities, its criticism of tragic pretensions, above all, its implicit debate between what is essential in human life and what is only existential are themes of the twentieth century. ... This is tragedy of a special sort—the "tragedy" the basis of which is the impossibility of conventional tragedy.[2] Characters[edit] Synopsis[edit] In the seventh year of the Trojan War, a Trojan prince named Troilus falls in love with Cressida, who is the daughter of Calchas, a Trojan priest who has defected to the Greek side. In Troy, the sons of King Priam debate whether it is worthwhile to continue the war—or whether they should return Helen to the Greeks and end the struggle. The next day, in spite of unhappy premonitions from his wife, sister, and his father, Hector takes the field, and a furious and heartbroken Troilus accompanies him.
Virginia: Facts, Map and State Symbols Virginia was the 10th state in the USA; it became a state on June 25, 1788. State Abbreviation - VAState Capital - RichmondLargest City - Virginia BeachArea - 42,769 square miles [Virginia is the 35th biggest state in the USA]Population - 8,260,405 (as of 2013) [Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the USA]Name for Residents - VirginiansMajor Industries - farming (tobacco, peanuts, corn, sweet potatoes, poultry, ham), tourism, US Navy warships, mining (coal), lumber (for paper and furniture), government workers Presidential Birthplaces George Washington was born in Westmoreland County on February 22, 1732 (he was the 1st US President, serving from 1789 to 1797). Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell on April 13, 1743 (he was the 3rd US President, serving from 1801 to 1809). James Madison was born in Port Conway on March 16, 1751 (he was the 4th US President, serving from 1809 to 1817). Virginia State Symbols and Emblems: Animal Symbols: Plant Symbols: Earth Symbols: Related Pages:
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Tarantula hawk A tarantula hawk is a spider wasp which hunts tarantulas as food for its larvae. Tarantula hawks belong to any of the many species in the genera Pepsis and Hemipepsis in the family Pompilidae (spider wasps). The more familiar species are up to 5 cm (2 in) long, with blue-black bodies and bright, rust-colored wings (other species have black wings with blue highlights), making them among the largest of wasps. Behavior[edit] Distribution[edit] Sting[edit] The tarantula hawk is relatively docile and rarely stings without provocation. State insect of New Mexico[edit] The U.S. state of New Mexico chose the tarantula hawk in 1989 to become its official state insect. In Popular Culture[edit] Cazadores from Fallout: New Vegas are based on the Tarantula Hawk. References[edit] Jump up ^ Phillips, Steven J.; Comus, Patricia Wentworth, eds. (2000). External links[edit]
Magical Wood Properties and the Magical Properties of Wood by DragonOak Feminine energy. Elder is a sacred tree of Celtic Astrology 25 November to 23 December. The Elder is also said to be the tree used in the crucifixion of Christ. Associated with the Celt Goddess Cailleach Beara and the Raven. Some have considered this tree to be unlucky due to its association with the crucifixion, or it may one of those nasty rumors started by the church in order to combat belief systems outside their on scope of a limited belief system. Magical Properties: Elder wands are most often used in Faerie Magic, banishment, magical arts, protection from evil, imagination, change, and healing. Feminine energy. Magical Properties: Use of the Elm wands is strong in magic used concerning endurance, fertility, horticulture, passage thru death and phases of life, rebirth, and invocation of the Goddess. by DragonOak| Masculine energy. by DragonOak| Feminine energy. Magical Properties: Artistic ability, magical knowledge, and optimism are provided by the enchanting use of Hazel.
Color Chart for Witches - Colors and their associated meanings Color energies are useful in many ways. One of the most basic ways to use color symbolism in magick is to select candles of the color appropriate to your purpose. The power of color may be added at any point in rituals and spells to enhance the symbolism, and thus the power of the spell. Examples include: Candles Altar Cloth & Flowers Fabric and components for Amulets, Talismans, Dream Pillows, etc. As with most things magickal, how you feel about the color and your aims is the most important guide. Witchcraft Articles Free Spells
Powdered Alcohol Coming To The US Humans have been enjoying alcohol for thousands of years in a variety of forms, but one aspect has always remained constant: it was liquid. Inventor Mark Phillips has created a product that could revolutionize what we think about cocktails and gives a whole new meaning to ‘dry martini’: powdered alcohol. The product, called Palcohol, has just gained approval from the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). To turn Palcohol into your favorite adult beverage, you just add the powdered alcohol (which comes in a package sort of like a sugar packet) to five ounces of water. Many are excited because Palcohol could be discretely brought in to places where liquor is not available or exorbitantly priced, such as sporting events, concerts, movie theaters, airplanes, cruise ships, and the like. One of the first questions to be brought up regarding the product was if it could be snorted.
The Alchemist's Cookbook Fire! Earth! Wind! Water! No, this isn't another bad episode of Captain Planet. These four forces of nature from the Greek were once connected in a system of beliefs and rituals known as alchemy. Alchemy was a philosophy that investigated the mysteries of life, specifically inanimate objects of nature. The substance they believed that would transmute lead into gold was known as The Philosopher's Stone. There were also connections between days of the week, planets, and metals, as follows, The days of the week were named after the planets: Sunday for the Sun, Monday for "mooneday" (old English), Tuesday for Tyr (Mars), Wednesday for Woden (or Odin, Mercury), Thursday for Thor (Jupiter), Friday for Frigga (wife of Mercury), and Saturday for Saturn. Accordingly, different chemicals processes were associated with the 12 signs of the zodiac, Alchemists also used images of serpents. A three-headed serpent represented the Philosopher's Stone. References: 1. TAlC/bc
Color Meaning Color Meaning and Symbolism I'm always incorporating color meaning into symbolic interpretations. As with anything, color adds an extra layer of depth, quality and meaning to the overall view. When colors are shown to me, I typically revert to the chakras for intuitive cues. Of course, nature in all her glory is the ultimate teacher. Here are a few observations I use when interpreting color meaning. Lastly, I include a mantra. Have fun with this quick color chart meaning! Symbolic Color Meanings Red: Think fire and blood - Red rushes to us with messages of passion, primal urges, action, pleasure, vibrance, radiance, and love. Yellow: Worshipped in the form of the sun - Yellow is all about radiating creativity, protection, intellect, positivity and clarity. Green: The fresh start of spring brings waves of Green and with it comes attributes of youth, sentimentality, nature, adventure, growth and health. I hope you have enjoyed these color meaning correlations.
If Every Billionaire Talked Like This, Maybe We Could Have Nice Things Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group: I love a challenge. I love learning. I like to try to make a difference. If you find yourself in a position where you can make a difference you have a responsibility to not waste that position -- getting out there and motivating people, getting a fantastic team around you, and not trying to do everything yourself, which some people make the mistake of trying. I think every company should be a force for good, not just a money-making machine for the shareholders at the end of the year. What does IAMECO Warrior mean to you? An Eco Warrior is somebody that wants to fight for this beautiful planet, to protect the planet, to protect the species on it, and to make sure that when they die they've left the planet in a better place because they've lived than if they hadn't lived. Virgin Group We're in the airline business. The Carbon War Room Join the Movement There are some environmentalists, they want to punish people.
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Yin and Yang Read these 5 Yin and Yang Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Feng Shui Design tips and hundreds of other topics. Yin and Yang Tips has been rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 444 ratings and 2 user reviews. Yin colors The most prominent Yin colors are green and blue. The characteristics of Yin Yin is known as; the darkness, the moon, the north, the night, stillness, sadness, quiet, sleep, intuition, meditation, reading. Definition of Yang Yang represents the active principle in nature exhibited by light, heat, and dryness. Definition of Yin Yin represents the passive principle in nature exhibited as darkness, cold, and wetness. Yang colors The most prominent Yang colors are Yellow and Red.