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Ag`ni
the god of fire in the vedic mythology, begets the gods, organises the world, produces and preserves universal life, and throughout never ceases to be fire. one of the three terms of the vedic trinity, soma and indra being the other two.
the god of fire in the vedic mythology, begets the gods, organises the world, produces and preserves universal life, and throughout never ceases to be fire. one of the three terms of the vedic trinity, soma and indra being the other two.
Albert (3)
Markgrave of Brandenburg, defined by Carlyle "a failure of a Fritz," with "features" of a Frederick the Great in him, "but who burnt away his splendid
Markgrave of Brandenburg, defined by Carlyle "a failure of a Fritz," with "features" of a Frederick the Great in him, "but who burnt away his splendid
Baku
A Russian port on the Caspian Sea, in a district so impregnated and saturated in parts with petroleum that by digging in the soil wells are formed, in
A Russian port on the Caspian Sea, in a district so impregnated and saturated in parts with petroleum that by digging in the soil wells are formed, in
Baphomet
A mysterious image, presumed represent Mahomet, which the Templars were accused of worshipping, but which they may rather be surmised to have invoked
A mysterious image, presumed represent Mahomet, which the Templars were accused of worshipping, but which they may rather be surmised to have invoked
Barbaroux, Charles
Advocate, born at Marseilles, of which he became town-clerk; came to Paris "a young Spartan," and became chief of the Girondins in the French Revolution;
Advocate, born at Marseilles, of which he became town-clerk; came to Paris "a young Spartan," and became chief of the Girondins in the French Revolution;
Bartholomew's Day, St.
24th August, day in 1572 memorable for the wholesale massacre of the Protestants in France at the instance of Catharine de Medici, then regent of the
24th August, day in 1572 memorable for the wholesale massacre of the Protestants in France at the instance of Catharine de Medici, then regent of the
Béranger, Pierre Jean de
A celebrated French song-writer, born at Paris, of the lower section of the middle class, and the first of his countrymen who in that department rose
A celebrated French song-writer, born at Paris, of the lower section of the middle class, and the first of his countrymen who in that department rose
Bombay
The western Presidency of India, embraces 26 British districts and 19 feudatory states. N. of the Nerbudda River the country is flat and fertile; S.
The western Presidency of India, embraces 26 British districts and 19 feudatory states. N. of the Nerbudda River the country is flat and fertile; S.
Braidwood, James
born in edinburgh; director of the london fire brigade; distinguished for his heroism on the occasion of great fires both in edinburgh and london (1790-1861).
born in edinburgh; director of the london fire brigade; distinguished for his heroism on the occasion of great fires both in edinburgh and london (1790-1861).
Broglie, Victor François, Duc de
Marshal of France, distinguished in the Seven Years' War, being "a firm disciplinarian"; was summoned by royalty to the rescue as "war god" at the outbreak
Marshal of France, distinguished in the Seven Years' War, being "a firm disciplinarian"; was summoned by royalty to the rescue as "war god" at the outbreak
Carlyle, Thomas
Born in the village of Ecclefechan, Annandale, Dumfriesshire; son of James Carlyle, a stone-mason, and afterwards a small farmer, a man of great force,
Born in the village of Ecclefechan, Annandale, Dumfriesshire; son of James Carlyle, a stone-mason, and afterwards a small farmer, a man of great force,
Castor and Pollux
The Dioscuri, the twin sons of Zeus by Leda; great, the former in horsemanship, and the latter in boxing; famed for their mutual affection, so that when
The Dioscuri, the twin sons of Zeus by Leda; great, the former in horsemanship, and the latter in boxing; famed for their mutual affection, so that when
Cavendish, Lord Frederick
Brother of the ninth Duke of Devonshire, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and a Liberal; was made Chief-Secretary for Ireland in 1882, but chancing
Brother of the ninth Duke of Devonshire, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and a Liberal; was made Chief-Secretary for Ireland in 1882, but chancing
Ca`cus
A mythological brigand of gigantic stature who occupied a cave in Mount Aventine, represented by Virgil as breathing smoke and flames of fire; stole
A mythological brigand of gigantic stature who occupied a cave in Mount Aventine, represented by Virgil as breathing smoke and flames of fire; stole
Chapman, George
English dramatic poet, born at Hitchin, Hertfordshire; wrote numerous plays, both in tragedy and comedy, as well as poems, of unequal merit, but his
English dramatic poet, born at Hitchin, Hertfordshire; wrote numerous plays, both in tragedy and comedy, as well as poems, of unequal merit, but his
Chicago
The metropolis of Illinois, in the NE. of the State, on the SW. shore of Lake Michigan, is the second city in the Union; its unparalleled growth, dating
The metropolis of Illinois, in the NE. of the State, on the SW. shore of Lake Michigan, is the second city in the Union; its unparalleled growth, dating
Chimæra
a fire-breathing monster of the greek mythology, with a goat's body, a lion's head, and a dragon's tail; slain by bellerophon, and a symbol of any impossible monstrosity.
a fire-breathing monster of the greek mythology, with a goat's body, a lion's head, and a dragon's tail; slain by bellerophon, and a symbol of any impossible monstrosity.
Conrad of Thüringia
A proud, quick, fiery-tempered magnate, seized the archbishop of Mainz once, swung him round, and threatened to cut him in two; stormed, plundered, and
A proud, quick, fiery-tempered magnate, seized the archbishop of Mainz once, swung him round, and threatened to cut him in two; stormed, plundered, and
Diamond
the name of newton's favourite dog that, by upsetting a lamp, set fire to mss. containing notes of experiments made over a course of years, an irreparable loss.
the name of newton's favourite dog that, by upsetting a lamp, set fire to mss. containing notes of experiments made over a course of years, an irreparable loss.
Dickens, Charles
Celebrated English novelist, born at Landport, Portsmouth; son of a navy clerk, latterly in great straits; was brought up amid hardships; was sent to
Celebrated English novelist, born at Landport, Portsmouth; son of a navy clerk, latterly in great straits; was brought up amid hardships; was sent to
