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Shaktism   Shaktism is a Goddess-centric tradition of Hinduism. Relief statues of Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda   Shaktism (Sanskrit: शाक्त, IAST: Śāktaḥ, lit. 'doctrine of energy, power, the eternal goddess') is one of several major Hindu denominations, wherein the metaphysical reality is considered metaphorically a woman and Shakti (Mahadevi) is regarded as the supreme godhead. It includes many goddesses, all considered aspects of the same supreme goddess. Shaktis

SHORELINE SEDUCTION   Two hearts colliding like waves on a beach.   On a secluded beach, the horizon stretched endlessly, where the sky melted into the shimmering sea. It was an unusual weekday morning, the sun lazily making its ascent, casting a pale, golden hue upon the sands. No other footprints marred the pristine beach; it was as if nature had rolled out an exclusive carpet just for them. Aria arrived first, her raven-black hair cascading like a waterfall down to her mid

Shroud of Turin   The Shroud of Turin (Italian: Sindone di Torino), also known as the Holy Shroud (Italian: Sacra Sindone or Santa Sindone), is a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man. Some describe the image as depicting Jesus of Nazareth and believe the fabric is the burial shroud in which he was wrapped after crucifixion. First mentioned in 1354, the shroud was denounced in 1389 by the local bishop of Troyes as a fake. Currently the Catholic Church neit

Silver coin   Silver coins are possibly the oldest mass-produced form of coinage. Silver has been used as a coinage metal since the times of the Greeks; their silver drachmas were popular trade coins. The ancient Persians used silver coins between 612-330 BC. Before 1797, British pennies were made of silver. As with all collectible coins, many factors determine the value of a silver coin, such as its rarity, demand, condition and the number originally minted. Ancient silver c

Silver Krugerrand   The thrilling release of the 2017 Silver Krugerrand by the South African Mint celebrates 50 years of the Gold Krugerrand and heralds a new era for the country's bullion coins. The Gold Krugerrand was originally created to promote South African gold internationally, in a pioneering move that made gold bullion coins accessible to everyone. Struck from .999 pure silver, each Silver Krugerrand carries the famous design that made its gold counterpart one of the

Simon Wiesenthal   Simon Wiesenthal (31 December 1908 – 20 September 2005) was a Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor, Nazi hunter, and writer. He studied architecture and was living in Lwów at the outbreak of World War II. He survived the Janowska concentration camp (late 1941 to September 1944), the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp (September to October 1944), the Gross-Rosen concentration camp, a death march to Chemnitz, Buchenwald, and the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration ca

Sith     Sith   Organizational information Title of leader: Dark Lord of the Sith Governing body: Sith Council (Old Sith Empire), Dark Council (True Sith Empire) Positions: Sith Overlord, Sith Lord, Sith Master, Sith apprentice (Shadow Hand), Sith Marauder, Sith Acolyte Sith assassin, Sith Spy, Emperor's Wrath, Hands, Fist, Sith Tyro, Sith Saber, Sith Inquisitor, Sith Juggernaut Sub-groups: Brotherhood of Darkness, Order of the Sith Lords, Lumiya's Sith, One Sith Sects: Naddi

Sith hopeful   A Sith hopeful, also known as a Prospective Sith was what many Sith on Korriban called an individual who aspired to enroll in the Sith Academy that had been established on that world during the Jedi Civil War. Many of these were normal individuals who sought a better lifestyle, or at least to get in on what they saw as the winning side, while others were former Jedi who had been seduced by the dark side.   History During the Jedi Civil War, many hopefuls attemp

Sisters of the Moon   Gender: Female Race: Night Elf (Undead) Level: ?? Boss Reaction: Alliance Horde Location: Font of Elune, Terrace of the Moon, Tomb of Sargeras Status: Killable     Sisters of the Moon   The Sisters of the Moon are the fifth encounter in Tomb of Sargeras. They are a huntress, a ranger and a priestess of the Moon.     Background   Dungeon Journal The Sisters of the Moon served as wardens for the temple long before the avatar of Sargeras was buried beneath

Eredar Twins   Gender: Female Race: Man’ari eredar (Demon) Level: ?? Boss Resource: Mana Reaction: Alliance Horde Affiliation(s): Burning Legion Location: Witch’s Sanctum, Sunwell Plateau Status: Alive     Eredar Twins   The Eredar Twins, Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess, are a boss pair making up the fourth boss encounter in the Sunwell Plateau raid. They are behind Agamath, the First Gate and ahead of Rohendor, the Second Gate. Agamath, the First Gate of Sunwell Pl

Dragons of Nightmare (Classic)   For the Nightmare dragons in general, see Nightmare dragonflight. For information on how to defeat the Dragons of Nightmare in the Emerald Nightmare raid, see Dragons of Nightmare.     The Dragons of Nightmare from Left to Right: Emeriss, Lethon, Ysondre, and Taerar. Eranikus is in the middle. The Dragons of Nightmare (a.k.a. Nightmare Dragons) were four green dragons corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare. Formerly Ysera's lieutenants, the four c

Cyprian   This article is about the bishop of Carthage. For other Cyprians, see Cyprian (disambiguation).     Bishop of Carthage   See: Carthage Appointed: 248 or 249 AD Term ended: 14 September 258 AD Predecessor: Donatus I Successor: Carpophorus Personal details Born: c. 210 Carthage, Roman Empire Died: 14 September 258 Carthage, Roman Empire Sainthood Feast day: 16 September (Catholic Church, Western Orthodox, and Lutheran), 31 August (Eastern Orthodox), 13 or 15 September

Cyprian and Justina     Cyprian and Justina, icon from Bulgaria   Born: 3 rd  century AD Died: September 26, 304, Nicomedia, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Roman Empire, (modern-day İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey) Venerated in: Oriental Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church Feast: September 26, October 2 (Eastern Orthodox Church), 21 Thout (Coptic Orthodox Church)   Saints Cyprian and Justina are honored in the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox

Kalki Kalki is a Member of Dashavatara. Kalki by Raja Ravi Varma Affiliation: Vaishnavism Weapon: Nandaka or Ratnamaru (Sword), Bow and Arrows, Brahmastra, Varunastra, Agneyastra, Garudastra, Vayavyastra Mount: Horse Festivals: Kalki Jayanti Genealogy Parents: Vishnuyashas (father), Sumati (mother) Spouse: Padmavati and Ramā Children: Jaya and Vijaya (From Padmavati) (Upapuranas), Meghamala and Balahaka (From Rama) (Kalki Purana) Dashavatara Sequence Predecessor: Buddha Kalki

The Buddha Buddha is a Member of Dashavatara. Buddha incarnation of Vishnu, from Sunari, Medieval period Other names: Siddhartha Gautama, Mayamoha Affiliation: Ninth avatar of Vishnu, Deva Mantra: Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Shakyamuniye Svaha Symbols: Swastika, Dharmachakra, Modaka Day: Thursday Texts: Harivamsa, Bhagavata Purana, Garuda Purana, Vishnu Purana Gender: Male Festivals: Buddha Purnima Genealogy Born: Siddhartha Gautama c. 563 BCE or 480 BCE Lumbini, Shakya Republic (p

Krishna This article is about the Hindu deity. For other uses, see Krishna (disambiguation). "Krsna" redirects here. For other uses, see Krsna (disambiguation). Krishna: God of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness, and Love, Lord of Yogis, The Supreme Being (Krishnaism-Vaishnavism), Member of Dashavatara. Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill; folio from the Harivamsa (Mughal, c. 1590). Other names: Achyuta, Damodara, Gopala, Gopinath, Govinda, Keshava, Madhava, Radha Ramana, Shyam, V

Rama This article is about the Hindu god Rama, Râm, Ramachandra, Sriram. For other Ram, see Ram (disambiguation). For other Ramchandra, see Ramchandra (disambiguation). For other Sriram, see Sriram (disambiguation). For other uses, see Rama (disambiguation). Titles: The Ideal Man, Embodiment of Dharma, The Supreme Being (Ramaism) Rama is a Member of Dashavatara. Rama holding arrows, early 19th century depiction Other names: Ramachandra, Raghava, Maryada Purushottama Venerated

Parashurama Parashurama is a Member of Dashavatara and Chiranjivi. Parashurama by Raja Ravi Varma Other names: Bhargava Rama, Jamadagnya Rama, Ramabhadra Sanskrit transliteration: Paraśurāma Affiliation: Vaishnavism Abode: Mahendra Mountains Weapon: Parashu (Parashu) Day: Thursday Genealogy Born: Akshaya Tritiya, Janapav Parents : Jamadagni (father), Renuka (mother) Siblings: Rumaṇvān, Suhotra, Vasu, and Viśvāvasu Spouse: Dharani Dashavatara Sequence Predecessor: Vamana Succe

Vamana, fifth of the 10 incarnations (avatars) of the Hindu god Vishnu. In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds: earth, heaven, and the space between them. In later mythology, the dwarf Vamana made his appearance when the demon king Bali ruled the entire universe and the gods had lost their power. One day Vamana visited the court of Bali and begged of him as much land as he could step over in three paces. The king laughingly gran

Matsya Matsya is a Member of Dashavatara. Matsya avatar by Raja Ravi Varma Affiliation: Avatar of Vishnu Mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate Matsya Devaya Weapon: Sudarshana Chakra, Kaumodaki Festivals: Matsya Jayanti Consort: Lakshmi Dashavatara Sequence Successor: Kurma Matsya is the fish avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Often described as the first of Vishnu's ten primary avatars, Matsya is described to have rescued the first man, Manu, from a great deluge. Matsya may be depicted as