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Cyclops

(Encyclopedia) CyclopsCyclopssīˈklŏps [key], plural CyclopesCyclopssīklōˈpēz [key], in Greek mythology, immense one-eyed beings. They appear in at least two distinct traditions. According to Hesiod…

The Supreme Court: Desegregating Schools

Desegregating SchoolsThe Supreme CourtWarren CourtA Court DividedDesegregating SchoolsMandating Criminal RightsFocusing on Personal RightsLeaving the Court Let's take a close look at Warren'…

Monti, Vincenzo

(Encyclopedia) Monti, VincenzoMonti, Vincenzovēnchānˈtsō mōnˈtē [key], 1754–1828, Italian poet and dramatist. Under French rule he became official historiographer of the Italian kingdom and later…

Ambrosian Library

(Encyclopedia) Ambrosian Library, Milan, Italy; founded c.1605 by Cardinal Federigo Borromeo. Named for Milan's patron saint, it was one of the first libraries to be open to the public. Its earliest…

American Law

1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in which a law passed by Congress is declared…

hero, in Greek religion

(Encyclopedia) hero, in Greek religion, famous person, who after his death, was worshiped as quasi-divine. The heroes might be actual great men and women, real or imaginary ancestors, or “faded” gods…

Olympian

(Encyclopedia) Olympian, in Greek religion and mythology, one of the 12 important gods who succeeded the Titans as rulers of the universe. The divine family of the Olympians was headed by Zeus, who…

Xenophanes

(Encyclopedia) XenophanesXenophaneszĕnŏfˈənēz [key], c.570–c.480 b.c., pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of Colophon. Although thought by some to be the founder of the Eleatic school, his thought is…

American Law | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: American Law 1775 1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1800 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in…