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111Jainism — /juy niz euhm/, n. a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century B.C. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, esp. through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living… …
112biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… …
113Native American religions — Introduction religious beliefs and sacramental practices of the indigenous peoples of North and South America. Until the 1950s it was commonly assumed that the religions of the surviving Native Americans were little more than curious… …
114FOLKLORE — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction …
115Shilluk — history Their history tells that they are Nilotic from the Luo speaking groups of (Anywak, Pari, Juluo, Kenya Luo, Acholi and Balenda Bwor).They share in common of their cultural identities and they have myths that tell about their origin.However …
116Oklahoma Baptist University — Motto Eruditione Religioneque Veritas Established 1910 Type Private Endowment $93.7 million President David Wesley Whitlock …
117Libri of Aleister Crowley — The Libri of Aleister Crowley is a list of texts mostly written or adapted by Aleister Crowley. Some are attributed to other authors. The list was intended for students of Crowley s magical order, the A∴A∴. Content Many of the books and articles… …
118Bohemian Grove — is a convert|2700|acre|km2|0|abbr=on|lk=on|adj=on campground located at 20601 Bohemian Avenue, in Monte Rio, California, belonging to a private San Francisco based men s art club known as the Bohemian Club. In mid July each year, Bohemian Grove… …
119Andhra Kshatriya Customs — Some traditional ceremonies that are performed by the Kshatriya community of Andhra Pradesh known as Rajus.*Punya kavachanam Things Required#Flowers #Betel leaf, haldi, kumkum #Blouse pieces On the eleventh day after birth there are purification… …
120Pwo — is a sacred initiation ritual, in which students of traditional navigation in the Caroline Islands in Micronesia become master navigators and are initiated in the associated secrets. Many islanders in the area indicate that this ceremony… …
