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Half man half horse, the Centaur Cheiron was, unlike his violent fellow Centaurs, a wise, benevolent creature that lived in the wooded mountains of Thessaly, Greece.

Definition of the glossary term centaur

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.

Heracles relied upon help from a friend to capture the vicious creature.

NASA deployed the Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to find water or ice at the south pole of the moon.

Animal and animal like creatures played a large role in the daily lives of the ancient Greeks. Legends speak of terrifying beasts that would attack and devour humans.

Alan's Search for the Best Girl in Montreal / Anorak author on the decline of theatre against TV, the internet and global recession

Ancient Greek mythology offers plenty of costume ideas for a theme party or Halloween.

The brilliant blue color of Centaura cyanus, cornflower, makes this hardy annual a good choice for any flower or herb gardener's yard.

"Lines Written in Dejection" is a fine introduction to Yeats: short and lyrical, but also complex and mysterious.

NASA released preliminary data confirming the results of 3 separate studies published in Science last September that there is some detectable water on the lunar surface.

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.

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.

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.

Ten movies that every animated film fan should know about.

The southern constellations of Lupus and Norma lie along the Milky Way and are made up of mostly dim stars.

In 1978 two spacecraft were launched toward Venus in hopes of penetrating the mysteries of the shrouded planet.

Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.

Definition of the glossary term Dionysus

Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.

The Greek Gods Apollo and Athena embody several imortant aspects of Greek Society: Warfare, Justice, Chastity and Wisdom.

A visit to London's British Museum wouldn't be complete without viewing the highlights of the Greek and Egyptian galleries and the exhibit in the former Kings Library

The idea of liminality, or inhabiting two worlds, permeates mythology and modern literature, particularly in genre fiction.

Berny Wolf worked on Krazy Kat, Pinocchio, Fantasia and Dumbo.

In the pantheon of American ballet music, it's a shame that "Capital of the World" by George Antheil isn't discussed more often. It remains one of his masterpieces.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, just three weeks after Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

NASA's LCROSS mission is crashing a satellite into the lunar surface. The resulting impact will aid scientists in determining if water ice exists on the Moon.

Ferryman Charon carried the dead souls across the boundary of the underworld where the 3-headed dog, Kerberos awaited to welcome them.

Harry Potter, The Exhibition debuts in Chicago, its only Midwest location on its U.S. tour. The display will continue for five years in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.

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.

The moonlight splendour and the menacing darkness of the night are represented in Greek mythology by Selene and Hecate.

Brittney Ryan offers a new Christmas fairy tale full of adventure, love, and hope.

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion has evolved with time. It illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site.

Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs.

Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.

For an Old World Halloween party, English folktales with their mystical creatures are a source of inspiration for party goers or hosts looking for costume ideas.

The 12 zodiac signs are traditionally used in reading "stars" and horoscopes. This article focuses on the last five signs from Scorpio to Pisces.

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.

From the Yeti to the Unicorn and from Bigfoot to the Minotaur, cryptids and mythical creatures are ideal to create a theme party for Halloween or other special occasion.

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!

The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place.

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).

Creating a character is the first and most important step of playing Dungeons and Dragons. With these tips, any new player will be set for a great gaming experience.

How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?

A fond memory of re-enacting favourite scenes from a much loved book or movie is often a driving force behind collecting action figures.

The 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Lineup Includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Martin Short, Bill Cosby, Chicago's Second City and more.

There are now only eight official planets in the solar system. Where did Pluto go? And what about those new planets they keep announcing?

This glossary of common (and not so common) terms, people, and events from ancient history is a good resource to use when studying ancient times.

If your reader doesn't care what happens to your characters, then why should she continue past the first paragraph?