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Aniran in Persian mythology, is an Ized, a genius of the pure light, and the spiritual essence of fire and water united, in which form he surrounds the canopy of heaven. This genius is present at weddings, and the 30th day of each month is consecrated to him, under his name, and is generally observed … Continue reading “Aniran”

Aninyon (Or Anignon), Michael a Spanish ecclesiastic, was born of an honest but obscure family at Saragossa. He attached himself chiefly to the study of ecclesiastical history, and discharged for fifteen years the office of consulter to the Inquisition. In 1578 or 1588 he printed a work on the primacy of St. Peter and the … Continue reading “Aninyon (Or Anignon), Michael”

Anin is one of the mystical deities of the Egyptian Ritual of the Dead. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Animuccia, Giovanni An Italian composer, born at Florence about 1500; died 1571. He was a pupil of Claude Goudimel. He was made choir-master at the Vatican and retained this position until his death. He was the real predecessor of Palestrina not only in office, but also in his earnest endeavours to attain harmonic clearness in … Continue reading “Animuccia, Giovanni”

animism (Latin: anima, soul) The doctrine that an immaterial principle is the basis of life; in ethnology, a ghost-theory of the origin of religion; the theory that all external bodies are animated by a soul like that of man. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Animism (Lat., Anima, Soul) Animism is the doctrine or theory of the … Continue reading “Animism”

animals, worship of A corruption of religion wherein an animal which apparently had been a mere symbol or emblem of an attribute, virtue, or quality, is considered either as the bearer of a tribe’s tutelary spirit, as among the American Indians, and as such is the object of various degrees of worship; or, as in … Continue reading “animals, worship of”

Animals, Sacred The system of zoolatria, or animal-worship, was said to have been introduced into Egypt by king Kekau, of the 2d dynasty; and the chief sacred animals and reptiles which were adored either as incarnations or servants of the various deities were- The bull Apis, sacred to Osiris; the bull Mnevis, sacred to Osiris; … Continue reading “Animals, Sacred”

Animals of the Bible ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE This Book is in the Public Domain. The Bible shows a vital interest in every aspect of nature. However, it tends to look upon nature more in terms of how mankind experiences it than in terms of scientific interest. Furthermore, the Bible frequently draws spiritual lessons from … Continue reading “Animals of the Bible”

Animals in the Bible The Bible makes no pretensions to science; we must not therefore expect to meet in its pages with any kind of elaborate classification, whether zoological or otherwise. The sacred books, on the other hand, were composed by, and for a people almost exclusively given to husbandry and pastoral life, hence in … Continue reading “Animals in the Bible”

animals in Christian art Animals in Christian art have greater importance than in pagan art. In the catacombs we find the lamb, symbol of the soul, accompanying the Good Shepherd. The fish, symbol of Our Lord, is perhaps of widest distribution. After Constantine, most of the decorative schemes are derived from the Apocalypse : the … Continue reading “Animals in Christian Art”