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  List of neologisms on The Simpsons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a reference to the common cartoon trope of a skeleton escaping a character's mouth in fright, and possibly a reference to the Ray Bradbury short story "Skeleton".
Perhaps both characters intend it to mean "authentic", which would validate both uses of the word (e.g.
Interestingly, Lewis's portrayal of the Nutty Professor is considered by many Simpsons fans to be partial inspiration for Frink's character, and Lewis did a guest voice in one episode as Frink's father.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Made-up_words_in_The_Simpsons   (8838 words)

  
 Hellenistic Astrology [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
A horoscopic chart (also 'birth chart', 'natal chart', or 'horoscope') is a list of planetary positions against a backdrop of zodiac signs, divided into regions of the sky (with reference to the rising and setting stars on the horizon) on the basis of one's exact time and place of birth.
An individual cannot act contrary to his or her character, which is a combination of innate and external factors, but there is the possibility of acquiring a different character, as a sudden conversion.
Cultivation of character through knowledge and training was thought to result in "harmonious acceptance of events" (which are governed by the rational plan of the cosmos), whereas lack of culture results in the errors of pitting oneself against fate (Gellius, 7.2.6).
www.iep.utm.edu /a/astr-hel.htm   (18995 words)

  
 Mythology
The word mythology (Greek: μυθολογία, from μυθος mythos, a story or legend, and λογος logos, an account or speech) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths – stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use supernatural events or characters to explain the nature of the universe and humanity.
In modern usage, mythology is either the body of myths from a particular culture or religion (as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology) or the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.
Catastrophists such as Immanuel Velikovsky believe that myths are derived from the oral histories of ancient cultures that witnessed cosmic catastrophes.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/my/mythology.html   (2621 words)

  
 The Christ Conspiracy - Home
Contrary to popular belief, there was no single man at the genesis of Christianity but many characters rolled into one, the majority of whom were personifications of the ubiquitous solar myth, whose exploits were well known, as reflected by such popular deities as Mithra, Heracles/Hercules, Dionysus and many others throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.
In this highly controversial and explosive book, archaeologist, historian, mythologist and linguist Acharya S marshals an enormous amount of startling evidence to demonstrate that Christianity and the story of Jesus Christ were created by members of various secret societies, mystery schools and religions in order to unify the Roman Empire under one state religion.
In fact, in their fabulous exploits and wondrous powers many of these gods and goddesses are virtually the same as the Christ character, as attested to by the Christian apologists themselves.
www.truthbeknown.com /christ.htm   (1891 words)

  
 Search Tuna Report for shang dynasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ancient chinese characters were carved on these findings, and no one at that time was able to intepret them....
Directory Listings About Peruse details and history of the bones used for divination by the Chinese during the Shang dynasty....
Chinese legend states that the Shang Dynasty began when Tang, a good and wise man, overthrew the last king of the Xia Dynasty and it is considered the first true Chinese dynasty....
www.searchtuna.com /ftlive2/3726.html   (2528 words)

  
 Edgar Governo, Historian of Things That Never Were
The UnOfficial Timeline of Marvel: The Lost Generation, by Richard Porter, details events related to the characters and era of the Marvel Universe in the series of the same name.
The Superman Timeline, compiled by David T. Chappell, is a list of major "Superman Events" that mixes actual dates and age references as one would expect in such a work.
Even relatively minor characters have their devotees, as is evidenced in The Blink Chronology by Allen William Dodson.
www.mts.net /~arphaxad/history.html   (10642 words)

  
 New Releases from Heritage House
The book includes the history of the area; what places to visit; where to stay; a guide to bird and animal life; tips on recreational activities; and eight pages of colour photographs, most new to this second edition.
In addition, Dennis has profiled new characters in "Their Place to Be," a section that provides insights on why people have chosen this isolated but incredibly beautiful spot as home.
These structures serve as mute reminders of a bygone era, providing a peek into our past and a glimpse at the lives of the people who built them.
www.heritagehouse.ca /newreleases.htm   (9673 words)

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