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Review: Last of the Centaurs
Another one down, and five to go. The trend to wrap up dangling plot threads continues in this episode, which continues annother tradition recently seen in the series. A fine effort, but I don't think it is the best we've seen.
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What is a Centaur?
Definition of the glossary term centaur
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Preview: The Wrath (Xbox)
The developers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer announce an original action game based on mythologies around the world. Details inside....
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Jason and the Golden Fleece
Jason was a Greek hero celebrated for retrieving the Golden Fleece with his crew, the Argonauts, along with some divine intervention, and the help of a woman in love.
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The Erymanthian Boar
Heracles relied upon help from a friend to capture the vicious creature.
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Monsters from Classical Mythology
Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.
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Who Put the Hob in Hobgoblin?
Do you know the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin? The characteristics of a gnome or a dwarf? An ogre? A troll? Most importantly, will the bogeyman get you if you don’t read this article?
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The History and Culture of Cornflower
The brilliant blue color of Centaura cyanus, cornflower, makes this hardy annual a good choice for any flower or herb gardener's yard.
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Yeats' Lines Written in Dejection
"Lines Written in Dejection" is a fine introduction to Yeats: short and lyrical, but also complex and mysterious.
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Adventures of Sword and Sorcery Magazine
This is about the fantasy fiction magazine Adventures of Sword and Sorcery.
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Ella Enchanted: And You Will Be Too!
This is a review of the book <i>Ella Enchanted</i> by Gail Carson Levine for the Children's Fantasy Review section of Suite101.com.
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Las Vegas Art, Shows, and Concerts
The best that Las Vegas, Nevada has to offer extends beyond the 5-star hotels resort casinos. There are a lot of top-notch art, concerts and shows in Sin City as well.
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Observing Centaurus
Centaurus is home to the closest star to Earth, two of the brightest stars in the sky, and arguably the best globular cluster in the heavens.
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The History and Culture of Yarrow
From the Trojan War to the Civil War, yarrow has been used to heal wounds. Today, herbalists and homeopathics focus on the anti-inflammatory properties of the herb.
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Horses in History
Horses in history
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Ten Essential Movies (2 of 5)
Ten movies that every animated film fan should know about.
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Chrome by Chase
The Art Deco style may have originated in Europe, but Americans embraced it for everything from skyscrapers to soap dishes.
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Just Desserts
Some Great Dessert Recipes from a Well-Known Chef

Pioneer Venus Mission
In 1978 two spacecraft were launched toward Venus in hopes of penetrating the mysteries of the shrouded planet.
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Was Disney Racist?
Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.
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Myths And Monsters A-Z Part II H-P
Part II of a Monstrous Lexicon
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Who is Dionysus?
Definition of the glossary term Dionysus
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Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales, Oh My!
Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales is worth it just for the artwork, but stay long enough to browse and read. This webzine is absolutely one of the best!
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Sandro Botticelli
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
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Trivialities
The results of my recent Trivia Contest -- all the questions and answers revealed! (Oh yeah, I tell you who the winner is as well.)
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A Pagan Nativity Scene
Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.
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Apollo and Athena in Greek Culture
The Greek Gods Apollo and Athena embody several imortant aspects of Greek Society: Warfare, Justice, Chastity and Wisdom.
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Bernard Wolf (1911- 2006)
Berny Wolf worked on Krazy Kat, Pinocchio, Fantasia and Dumbo.
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Disasters of War
A personal reflection on terrorism, death and art as represented in a work by Jake and Dinos Chapman.

Origins of American Animation
Downloads of 1900-1921 animations

The Holly King, Unicorns, and Colouring Pages for Pagan Kids
A look at the Holly King, and his twinned aspect with the Sun King and his Oak, and a link to colouring pages on the web
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan
Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.
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Review: The Chronicles of Narnia
Andrew Adamson's sequel to The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is an enjoyable children's fantasy adventure with some excellent special effects and one brilliant mouse.
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The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion has evolved with time. It illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site.
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Ancient Decorative Art Works
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs.
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Ancient Greek Heroes
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
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Astrology FAQ Part 2
Here are three common questions and answers about astrology and relationships!
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Chiron the Wounded Healer
Chiron is a planetoid that orbits between Saturn and Uranus. What does this little wanderer bring to astrology?
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Horoscope Personality Scorpio to Pisces
The 12 zodiac signs are traditionally used in reading "stars" and horoscopes. This article focuses on the last five signs from Scorpio to Pisces.
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Lost Continents is Found!
There's good news in MMOG News-land this month, with the re-appearance of game we thought was lost forever - Lost Continents. See what's new with this project, as well as with other MMOG games!
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Mariner 10 Mission Summary
Mariner 10, the seventh successful mission of the Mariner series in the 1970's encountered both Venus and Mercury and led to several key planetary discoveries.
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Pannonia, the west part of today’s Hungary, in the Roman era
Pannonia was occupied and attached to the Roman Empire by the Romans during the reign of Augustus. The province extends beyond the Hungarian Transdanubian area to a narrow strip of eastern Austria to the line of Vienna, and in the south valley of the river Save and the district bordered by Ljubljana, Slovenia belonged to it as well.
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Space History
A Brief History of the U.S. Space Program

The Best of the West!
A retro comic fans best publisher friend should be Bill Black. If you, as a collector of old ME heroes like Tim Holt, Red Mask, The Ghost Rider, miss them. Read on!
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The Seven Circles Trilogy by Douglas Niles
This week’s article is a review of the <i>Seven Circles</i> trilogy by Douglas Niles.

Where Do Unicorns Go?
A selection of sources for unicorns on the web.
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Disney's Nine Old Men: Eric Larson
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Eric Larson (September 3, 1905 - October 25, 1988).
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Art Museum Quiz
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
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Astrology FAQ's, Part One
The first article in a series to answer the common questions about astrology!
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