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  Babieca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Babieca was the steed of the Spanish military leader El Cid in the tenth and eleventh centuries.
In one story, Babieca is a gift from the Cid's godfather, a Carthusian monk who gives him his pick of Andalusian horses as a coming-of-age present.
Over time, Babieca became a great warhorse, famous to the Christians, feared by El Cid's enemies, and loved by the Cid, who allegedly requested that Babieca be buried with him in the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña (he wasn't).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Babieca   (228 words)

  
 Babieca
Babieca's dam, Jimena de la Parra, is a daughter of Altivo de la Parra and granddaughter of Dejado, both also well known high-school horses.
Babieca has inherited a wonderful natural passage, easily collects and extends, and is passing on these traits, especially his strong topline/ hindquarters, fantastic movement, and sweet temperament - his foals are very sensible, inquisitive, and people-oriented.
Babieca has good bone (21 cm), straight legs, and excellent feet (he has never needed shoes) - traits that are also passed to his offspring.
www.sunsinger-andalusians.com /Babieca/babieca.html   (246 words)

  
 Babieca
According to several sources, Babieca was the steed of the Spanish military leader El Cid in the tenth and eleventh centuries.
Over time, Babieca became a great warhorse, famous to the Christians, feared by El Cid's enemies, and loved by the Cid, who allegedly requsted that Babieca be buried with him in the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña (he wasn't).
Babieca is also the name of a search engine.
www.aaaah.org /wiki/en/ba/Babieca.htm   (215 words)

  
 El Cid & Babieca: History of Horses: Horse Tales
Rodrigo defended his choice and named him Babieca, my stupid one, the name that had been shouted at him for being, in the eyes of his godfather, such a poor judge of horses.
Babieca became an imposing white standard of the Andalusian race, obedient and nimble; noble and of generous spirit.
Another impressive bronze statue of this hero of Spain and his mount is the creation of the famous sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and is located in front of the Hispanic Society of America at the Audubon Terrace in the Washington Heights section of New York City.
www.artbycrane.com /thesupremewarhorseofspain.html   (1036 words)

  
 El Cid - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
One well-known legend about the Cid describes how he acquired his famous war-horse, the white stallion Babieca.
El Cid picked a horse that his godfather thought was a weak, poor choice causing the monk to exclaim "Babieca!" (stupid!) Hence, it became the name of El Cid's horse.
This work may have also been one of the many sources for Don Quixote's early inspiration: despite his steed Rocinante being less than capable, Don Quixote believes him to be better than Babieca.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/The_Cid   (2529 words)

  
 El Cid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
El Cid was educated in the Castilian royal court, serving the prince and future king Sancho II, the son of King Ferdinand I ("the Great").
Literally dozens of works were written about the Cid, which include Le Cid by French playwright Pierre Corneille in 1636; and the three-part Spanish cantar de gesta epic Cantar de Mio Cid, also called The Lay of the Cid, The Song of the Cid, or El Poema del Cid.
Jules (Émile Frédéric) Massenet's 1885 opera Le Cid is a favorite of Plácido Domingo, who has sung the role of Rodrigue (Rodrigo) many times since first performing it at Carnegie Hall in 1976.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/El_Cid   (2627 words)

  
 Babieca: Encyclopedia topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Babieca, the Spanish (Spanish: The Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain) word for "simple," or "stupid," was said to be a white Andalusian (Andalusian: more facts about this subject) horse (horse: Solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times).
In one story, Babieca is a gift from the Cid's godfather, a Carthusian (Carthusian: A member of the Carthusian order) monk who gives him his pick of Andalusian horses as a coming-of-age present.
this casued the Cid's godfather to exclaim "Babieca!" (stupid), which became his name.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/babieca   (170 words)

  
 Chapter Chyndonax <i>to</i> Cipango of C by Brewer's Readers Handbook
The Cid’s Horse was Babieca [either Bab-i-e-keh or Ba-bee-keh].
Babieca was buried before the monastery gates of Valencia, and two elms were planted to mark the spot.
Troth it goodly was and pleasant To behold him at their head, All in mail on Babieca [4 syl.], And to list the words he said
www.bibliomania.com /2/3/174/1113/14611/2.html   (450 words)

  
 NOVA Design CO. Ltd.
In addition to just be another means of load carrying and transportation, both horses and bikes become the trust-worthy partners of ours through history.
The design objective of this concept bike - Babieca is to manifest the realization of this relationship, by fulfilling both the functional need and sensual gratification of the riders.
Babieca, bring you to the dream of life.
www.e-novadesign.com /english/05_customer/01_02_projects_detail.asp?Project_ID=17&Project_Group_ID=69   (191 words)

  
 Babieca - Babieca Search: Search Engine: Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Statue of El Cid riding his horse Babieca in the Plaza del Cid in Burgos, Spain.
Babieca (http://www.babieca.com/), which is a many-in-one product with such services as search engine, search directory and meta search is another tool
Babieca, that is described next, has been instrumented first.
webpageshome.com /wph/babieca.html   (426 words)

  
 babieca listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The parameters for 'babieca' are as follows: Move clock 1410 min 12.00 next 48.00 grace 168.00 delay 0.50 days -MTWTF- Retreat clock -1 min 0.00 next 24.00 grace 72.00 delay 0.50 days -MTWTF- Adjust clock -1 min 0.00 next 24.00 grace 72.00 delay 0.50 days -MTWTF- Access: Any-site, Level: Any, Moderated, Dedication: -1000.
Index: 0 Babieca was the name of the horse of the most famous of spanish heroes, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, better known as "El Cid" who helped free the country from the moors in the 13th century.
He was one of the most charismatic leaders of all time, his men worshiped him and his enemies feared him, so much so, that legend tells he even won a battle after he was already dead!!
www.diplom.org /~dippouch/openings/j19/babieca.game.html   (315 words)

  
 Animation World Magazine
El Cid and his loyal horse Babieca plan to conquer the hearts and minds of the Spanish feature animation world this Christmas.
The legend says that the Castilian nobleman Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, whom the Arabian people themselves nicknamed El Cid, because of his great fighting spirit, was even able to win a battle after his death.
His loyal men tied him to the saddle of his inseparable horse Babieca, and put him at the head of the army.
mag.awn.com /index.php?article_no=1950   (524 words)

  
 Return Of El Cid
He rode a noble horse, Babieca (meaning "Stupid").
But Babieca served El Cid well whenever he rode into battle against the infidels.
They mounted El Cid's corpse upon Babieca and to the astonishment of his enemies, Rodrigo seemed to have risen from the grave to do battle!
www.shout.net /~bigred/ElCid.html   (615 words)

  
 Enchanted Walks Search Engine - / Internet / Search Engines /   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Search or simply select one of over 30 categories, or visit the 2 Be Friends Community.
Babieca Search Engine - Web search engine, Web directory and Web Metasearch.
A guide and directory for cities and towns in UK for residents, visitors and business.
search.realm-ed.co.uk /directory.php?catid=69   (286 words)

  
 Chapter Wood <i>to</i> Word of W by Brewer's Phrase & Fable
   Peter of Provence had a wooden horse named Babieca.
It is rather bigger than the pole of a coach, and stands near Babieca's saddle.”- Don Quixote, pt.
To sail aboard a ship, brig, or boat, etc.
www.bibliomania.com /2/3/255/1188/24563/1.html   (607 words)

  
 GRHS Clubs - Spanish Honorary Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
An honor society of students in public and private secondary schools and colleges in the United States and Canada founded by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) in 1953.
Sociedad Babieca is the name of the chapter at Green Run High School, named for the horse legendary hero of Spain, El Cid.
Must have completed at least 4 semesters of Spanish.
www.greenrunhs.vbcps.k12.va.us /clubs/shs.html   (178 words)

  
 Babieca Meta Search Engine - ISEdb COM: Internet Search Engine And Submission Directory
Babieca Meta Search Engine - ISEdb COM: Internet Search Engine And Submission Directory
Visitors rate Babieca Meta Search Engine 7.75(out of 10)
Be the first one to review this link!
www.isedb.com /html/Internet_Search_Engines/Meta_Search_Engines/760.php   (168 words)

  
 Web Directory: Detailed Info for Babieca Search Engine / http://www.babieca.com
Web Directory: Detailed Info for Babieca Search Engine / http://www.babieca.com
Search engine, Internet web directory, Metasearch and Multisearch.
Let me tell you a little about Babieca Search Engine
www.click4choice.com /dir/Detailed/2110.html   (114 words)

  
 SiteLibrary ~ Bookmarks Parking Directory : Search Engines : Babieca Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
SiteLibrary ~ Bookmarks Parking Directory : Search Engines : Babieca Search
Categories / Bookmarks / Jos / Web / Searching / Search Engines / Babieca Search
Includes favorite search terms on front page, link to links-to-you resources, and quick search in categories.
www.sitelibrary.net /bookmarks/Static/Detail/118.html   (63 words)

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