WebThe Eucharist (/ ˈ juː k ər ɪ s t /; from Greek εὐχαριστία, eucharistía, lit. 'thanksgiving'), also known as Holy Communion and the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others. According to the New Testament, the rite was instituted by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper; giving his …

WebThe Greeks or Hellenes (/ ˈ h ɛ l iː n z /; Greek: Έλληνες, Éllines) are an ethnic group and nation indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, namely Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, and, to a lesser extent, other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.They also form a significant diaspora (omogenia), with Greek …

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WebNeptune (Latin: Neptūnus [nɛpˈtuːnʊs]) is the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion.He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek tradition, he is a brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers preside over the realms of heaven, the earthly world (including the underworld), and the seas. Salacia is his wife.. Depictions of …

WebThe word astrology comes from the early Latin word astrologia, which derives from the Greek ἀστρολογία —from ἄστρον astron ("star") and -λογία-logia, ("study of"—"account of the stars").The word entered the English language via Latin and medieval French, and its use overlapped considerably with that of astronomy (derived from the Latin …

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Web25/05/2022 · The report is the first-ever official inventory of the post-Games use of Olympic venues. It tracks the status of 817 permanent and 106 temporary venues, at 51 summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, from Athens 1896 to PyeongChang 2018.

WebFollowing the Greek usage, the Romans referred to the Insulae Britannicae in the plural, consisting of Albion (Great ... Britannia became an increasingly important symbol and a strong rallying point among Britons. British power, ... 50, 25, and 10 pounds. HMS Britannia, any of eight vessels of the Royal Navy. HMY Britannia, King George V's …

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