Democles Rightly Has Small Claim to Fame
A Vancouver Province item notes the sword of Damocles as a symbol used by writers to caution or thrill. It recounts that Damocles never owned the sword, which belonged to Dionysius of Syracuse, and discusses how the image persists in literature and moral tales through the centuries.
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Democles
Damocles
Dionysius
Syracuse
Mediterranean
Christ
Wickwick
Studebaker
Christian Names All Had Their Meanings
The piece explains meanings of various given names across languages. Amos means strong and courageous in Hebrew. Albertus means nobly bright. Kenneth signals a leader. Luke from Lucas. Meredith means sea protector. Miles denotes soldier. Norman refers to a Norseman. Henry signifies head of a house. Henri and Enrico are language variants. Lew equals bold warrior. James ties to Jacob and its forms Diego Jago Jaime Jacobo Jacobo.
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Amos
Albert
Albertus
Kenneth
Luke
Lucas
Luca
Meredith
Miles
Norman
Norway
Henry
Henricus
Henri
Enrico
Enrique
Lewis
Louis
James
Jacob
Jacobus
Jacques
Jacobo
Diego
Jago
Jaime
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