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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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Grim Reaper
Anthropology; Mythology
The Grim Reaper is a name often used in place of the word Death to represent death as a sentient entity. The Grim Reaper is a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed ...
Death
Anthropology; Mythology
The concept of death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of history. In English, Death is often named the Grim Reaper and is a skeletal figure ...
Lethe
Anthropology; Mythology
In Greek mythology, Lethe was one of the five rivers of Hades. The Lethe flowed around the cave of Hypnos and through the Underworld, where all those who drank from it experienced ...
Sisyphus
Anthropology; Mythology
In Greek mythology Sisyphus was a king punished by being compelled to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, and to repeat this action forever.
Asphodel Fields
Anthropology; Mythology
The Asphodel Meadows is where the souls of people who lived lives of near equal good and evil rested. It essentially was a plain of Asphodel flowers, which were the favorite food ...
Orpheus
Anthropology; Mythology
Orpheus was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion and myth. The major stories about him are centered on his ability to charm all living things and even ...
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
Anthropology; Mythology
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne is a son of Donn and a warrior of the Fianna in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. He is most famous as the lover of Gráinne, the intended wife of Fianna ...
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