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White Witches: Cunning Folk? Wise women/men didn't practice the witchcraft condemned as working with the devil. They used magick only for good. One of the best examples: Pennsylvania Dutch PowWow. white witches • cunning folk • cunning men • cunning women • pennsylvania dutch powwow
Hedge Witch Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists. hedge witch • witchcraft • wise woman • paganism • history of witchcraft
Ben Jonson's The Alchemist The most popular of Jonson's comedies, "The Alchemist" is still regularly performed today. But its appeal lies in more than simple speed and verbal dexterity. ben jonson • the alchemist • renaissance comedy • alchemy • elizabethan slang
A Tidbit of This, a Tidbit of That... Did you ever wonder where the word "mascot" originated? Do you know how mascots came about? Or have you ever wondered what was the weirdest of the mascots or the most used symbol of them all? Read this article to read to find a tidbit of this, a tidbit of that... mascot • history • definition • powers • la mascotte
The Real Cleopatra Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved. cleopatra • rome • egypt • roman history • egyptian history
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Dealing With Difficult People (Who Play Games) Techniqes in dealing with difficult sorts of people boundaries • nosey parker • manipulator • victim • meddlar
American Events: Florida Festivals The Sunshine State is home to some of the USA's best parties, whether it's flinging fish in Perdido Key, rum-fuelled fancy dress parades or NASCAR racing. american events • florida festivals • fantasy fest in key west • daytona 500 • perdido key interstate mullet toss
Barnetro (Part I of II) Translated variously as childhood "faith," "belief," "superstition," "innocence," "foolishness," "gullibility," and "naiveté," the Norwegian term <i>barnetro</i> is a difficult one to pin down. Used most commonly in reference to religion, it's easy to mistake the word as simply mapping on to conceptions of Christian faith and childlike trust in God. Despite this, as a brief look at the term's usage in song and poetry, it's evident that barnetro has broader applications. barnetro • childhood faith • innocence • religious • cultural connotations
Battle of Bloody Marsh Long before the Indian uprisings on coastal Georgia in the early 1600s, the British had their thoughts on previously Spanish held St. Simons Island. In time, the Spanish st. simons • georgia • battle of bloody marsh • spanish • british
Billy Bunter Unlike the heroes of school stories like Tom Brown, Billy Bunter's school career is a long series of stolen cakes, cunning plans, and being booted for his misdemeanours. billy bunter • frank richards • greyfriars • school story • tom brown
Hope's Resilience This is an article for people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed or depressed by the social and political reality in which we live. politics • economy • spirituality
Jack Russell – Dog Detective Written for children who are just beginning to read chapter books, Dog Den Mystery features a Jack Russell terrier with a nose for investigation. children • kids • book • dog • detective
Jonson's Comedies Writing at the same time as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson developed his own comic style, relying on observation and satire over fantasy and romance. ben jonson • the alchemist • renaissance comedy • poetaster • every man in his humour
Magic in Ancient India What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination? magic in ancient india • monsters in ancient india • indian vampires • indian ghosts • animism in india
Mr. Garibaldi - A pain in the butt A look into the character of Mr. Garibaldi babylon 5 characters • mr garibaldi
Pandora's Box Have you ever wondered why so many bad things happen in the world? Or men, why can't you understand why women are the way they are? Well this myth solves those questions. pandora's box • pandora's jar • hope • epimetheus • promethius
The Colour of Magic Introducing Rincewind and Death in a pastiche of Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar, Conan the Barbarian, Larry Niven's The Magic Goes Away and even Anne McCaffrey's Dragon books. the colour of magic • terry pratchett • discworld • rincewind • death
The Legend Of Yogi A discussion of the notorious antics of national park bears that inspired the famous cartoon bear, Yogi. Special attention is given to three specific parks because of the contrasting behavior of the bears there. yogi bear • yellowstone • yosemite • porcupine mountains • great smoky mountains
The Partition of Bengal Why did Lord Curzon want to partition Bengal at the beginning of the twentieth century and what happened next? bengal • muslims • hindus • lord curzon • lord kitchener
To His Coy Mistress vs The Flea To His Coy Mistress shares the same poetic tradition, and the ultimate aim of seduction, with The Flea, but Marvell and Donne are very different poets. to his coy mistress • andrew marvell • the flea • john donne • memento mori
Black Panther: Pagan Power Symbol Black Panther is symbolic of the feminine, power and protection. She is Mother, power of the night and dark of the moon. She gives understanding and rids fears. panther • symbolism of panther • panther mystical pagan symbol • panther symbol of rebirth • panther associated with moon
Blackbeard The legend of Blackbeard has been told and retold in many different ways. Here some of the actual history of this infamous pirate is revealed. pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • queen anne's revenge • golden age of piracy
Carolyn Arends Review I expected to like Carolyn Arends’ 9th release, “Pollyanna’s Attic.” How can you not like this captivating, articulate artist? The surprise was how much she blew me away. carolyn arends • pollyanna's attic • pierce pettis • living the questions • christian folk rock
Chinese New Year's Soup 2008 will launch the Year of the Rat for the Chinese and to celebrate, try out this lucky soup, Fatt Choy. chinese new years recipe • lucky soup recipe • att choy soup • seaweed soup • pork ball soup
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives. baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
Condoning Abuse Abuse is bound to be found in patriarchal, narcissistic, or misogynistic collectives. Many societies exhibit cross sections of these three traits. Thus, most patriarchal groups are also misogynistic, either overtly and ideologically so - or covertly and in denial. narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Crow: Mysterious Pagan Symbol Most European traditions view crow as bad omens, problems and death. Many AmerIndian tribes believed Crow was both keeper of the sacred law and trickster. crow • pagan symbolism • shamanism • celtic animal symbols • native american symbolism
Domestic Violence Dynamics Many Domestic Abusers have been known to have low self-esteem, and to abuse their victims not only physically, but psychologically and emotionally, as well as sexually. domestic violence dynamics • abusers • victims • domestic abuse • domestic
Dragon Designs in Stitching Dragons are popular subjects for designs, in cross stitch or free embroidery. There are many ideas to choose from, so imagination is the only barrier to a great project. dragon designs • cross stitch • embroidery • sewing • dragons in culture
Embroidery for Town and Country Embroidered garments from cosmopolitan and provincial settings. embroidery • applique • gold thread • smocking • velvet
Financial Infidelity Being unfaithful involves more than emotional or physical betrayal. Financial infidelity is fast becoming a major issue with couples today. financial infidelity • monetary cheating • definition of financial infidelity • lying about finances • money problems
For Astrologers Only The conditions of Venus during the first half of summer dramatize one way the affairs of one planet influence the expression of another. interpreting the chart • magic mirror • dictionary • debility • active
Fracture 2007: DVD Review Ted Crawford (Sir Anthony Hopkins ) and Willie Beachum (Ryan Gosling) try to match wits in a legal thriller that just misses the mark. anthony hopkins and ryan gosling films • thrillers and action films • crimes of passion and double jeopardy cases • ryan gosling and rosamund pike • david strathairn and mystery films
Friday the 13th King Phillip of France ordered all Templars to be destroyed on Friday the 13th, what were his reasons for doing so? the inquisition • templar treasure • battle of bannockburn • friday the 13th • jaques de molay
Getaway Artist of the Woods-The Gray Fox The "southern boy" of foxes, the gray fox is unique in his tree climbing ability. Trees help him escape predators! trek • woods • dogs • animal • cornered
Hansel and Grethel Everyone knows the basics of this story. However there is more that is usually left out in the traditional story telling. hansel • grethel • hansel and grethel • wicked witches • gingerbread house
Jason, the Argonauts, and Medea Equipped with a strong ship and heroic crew, Jason sets off to fulfill his destiny, and get revenge. And with the aid of a powerful woman, he almost gets what he wants. jason • argo • argonauts • medea • golden fleece
Kung Fu Panda Early Reviews The reviews are coming in for Kung Fu Panda: it's a fun, formulaic Hollywood flick. DreamWorks Animation movie opens June 6th. kung fu panda early review • dreamworks animation • jack black • dustin hoffman • angelina jolie
Mary Wollstonecraft Mary Wollstonecraft's writings helped influence the attitudes and philosophies of nineteenth-century women's rights activitsts despite her radical and scandalous life. mary wollstonecraft • mary shelley • william godwin • lucretia mott • elizabeth cady stanton
MotoGP Championship Battle Valentino Rossi is facing trying moments in the 2007 MotoGP season but no one is prepared to write him off just yet. motogp • valentino rossi • casey stoner • yamaha • ducati
Much Ado as Gender Criticism Much Ado About Nothing is usually produced as a cheery romp, but it could equally be performed as a protest aganst gender hypocrisy and inequality. much ado about nothing • kenneth branagh • feminist • gender • shakespeare in performance
New Opera The Minotaur Sir Harrison Birtwistle, along with librettist David Harsent, has created an opera that explores the themes of betrayal and escape in the oft-told myth of the Minotaur. sir harrison birtwistle • david harsent • the minotaur • english composer • greek myth
Penguins Penguins evolved away from land predators and are all flightless. penguins • great auk • distribution of breeding colonies • rookeries • cold feet
Predjama Castle, Slovenia Explore this remarkable castle that was built into a cave system in the heart of the Slovenian mountains and used by a Medieval robber baron. predjama castle slovenia • erazem lueger • cave systems slovenia • medieval touraments slovenia • castles slovenia
Presidential Advisers Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss. mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
Robert DeNiro - Anti Hero A breif insight into the highlights of Robert DeNiro's villainous characters that are irresistable and a look into why viewers sympathise with these roles. robert deniro iconic rogue roles • robert deniro • robert deniro movies • robert deniro crime movies • robert deniro gangster
Rossi Takes Charge in Assen Valentino Rossi conquered a poor qualifying performance to secure his third win of the season. valentino rossi • casey stoner • motogp • assen • nicky hayden
Sugar Act Passes Parliament 1764 Revenue Act of 1764 (Molasses Act): George Grenville created a law that nullified "no taxation without representation" which British Constitution opposed - William Pitt sugar act • no taxation without representation • molasses act • george grenville • william pitt |
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