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Maitreya (or Maitreya Bodhisattva, or Maitreya Mahasa) (Sanskrit Maitreya, Pali Metteyya), which is literally translated as Cishi, is transliterated into Mehliya. In the Mahayana Buddhist classics, it is often called Ayido Bodhisattva Mahasa, and is the successor of the Buddha Sakyamuni. It will be ... Read More
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Valkiri - the god of death who guides the spirits Valkyrie, Valkyrja, Walkuere, Valkyrien, Walkyren, Walachuriun, Totenwaehlerin - literal translation should be women who choose the dead. In Norwegian and Germanic mythology, the maids of Odin are also called "those who look for spirits". They go out ... Read More
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Frigga, the goddess of marriage and family, is the queen of Nordic mythology. The right wife of Odin, the king of the gods. She is also the mother of Bader, the god of light, and Hoddle, the god of darkness. The word Friday is derived from her name. Frika is beautiful and generous, and her ... Read More
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Louvre (French: Mus é e du Louvre). Located in the north bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, France, it ranks first among the four major museums in the world. Founded in 1204, it was originally the palace of France, where 50 French kings and queens lived. It is one of the most valuable ... Read More
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Gabriel (Gabriel) was originally a fiery angel. As the archangel, he was an important guardian in heaven and served as the guard of the whole heaven. One of his functions was to preach. It is said that he sounded the horn of the Last Judgment. He is regarded as a symbol of "wisdom". Speaking of ... Read More
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Elf (English: Elf) is a kind of creature appearing in Germanic mythology (Nordic mythology). They are often depicted as Germanic people with slightly long pointed ears, holding bows and arrows, blond hair and blue eyes, tall and similar to humans. This is because they first appeared in Germanic ... Read More
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Chris (Latin: C ĕ r ē s. English: Ceres), the goddess of agriculture and harvest in Roman mythology, is one of the twelve main gods in Rome. It corresponds to Demeter in Greek mythology. Chris is the sister of Jupiter and one of the most popular gods in the West. She teaches people to cultivate and ... Read More
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Roman columns, whose basic units are composed of columns and eaves. The column can be divided into three parts: column base, column body and column head (column cap). Due to the different dimensions, proportions and shapes of each part, as well as the different treatment and decorative patterns of ... Read More
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Mourning for Christ is a marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Bonarotti for St. Peter's Cathedral in 1498. It is now collected in St. Peter's Cathedral of the Vatican in Rome. The image of the Virgin in the work is elegant and quiet, silently looking down at the dead Christ lying on her knees. She ... Read More
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The Graces/Kharites refers to the three beautiful and beneficial goddesses who represent charm, elegance and beauty respectively in Greek mythology. They are the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome (this is said), the singers and dancers of the gods, bringing beauty and joy to the world. They are Aglaia, ... Read More
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