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... v . ) . Abae . Town of Phocis in ancient Greece , noted for a tem- ple and oracle . Abamurus . Wall built in order to strengthen another which shows indications of failure . 2 Abandonment . Intentional relinquishment of rights , duties or.
... v . ) . Abae . Town of Phocis in ancient Greece , noted for a tem- ple and oracle . Abamurus . Wall built in order to strengthen another which shows indications of failure . 2 Abandonment . Intentional relinquishment of rights , duties or.
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... Ancient form of Greek religious statuary , in which the main figure was made of wood , while the hands , arms and feet were of stone . These figures were clothed in garments which were plaited in zigzag folds , and the first entirely ...
... Ancient form of Greek religious statuary , in which the main figure was made of wood , while the hands , arms and feet were of stone . These figures were clothed in garments which were plaited in zigzag folds , and the first entirely ...
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... ancient art . Edicule . Small shrine or tabernacle , a canopy with co- of public works and buildings , also of markets and police duties . Edile . Annual magistrate in ancient Rome , having charge Ædæology . Science of generation and ...
... ancient art . Edicule . Small shrine or tabernacle , a canopy with co- of public works and buildings , also of markets and police duties . Edile . Annual magistrate in ancient Rome , having charge Ædæology . Science of generation and ...
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... ancient Hindu pantheon , to whom , with Indra and Soma , the hymns of the Rig - Veda are chiefly addressed . God of both celestial and terrestrial fire , he manifested himself in the heavens by the sun and moon , and was produced on ...
... ancient Hindu pantheon , to whom , with Indra and Soma , the hymns of the Rig - Veda are chiefly addressed . God of both celestial and terrestrial fire , he manifested himself in the heavens by the sun and moon , and was produced on ...
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... ancient Egyptian . Akerman . At mouth of the Dniester ; ceded to Russia Russia navigation of Black Sea . 1812 ; treaty signed Sept. 4 , 1826 , by which Turkey conceded to Akerman , JOHN YONGE , 1806-1873 . English numismatist ...
... ancient Egyptian . Akerman . At mouth of the Dniester ; ceded to Russia Russia navigation of Black Sea . 1812 ; treaty signed Sept. 4 , 1826 , by which Turkey conceded to Akerman , JOHN YONGE , 1806-1873 . English numismatist ...
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