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Svalgoni in Lettish mythology, were priests who understood nuptialceremonies, examined bridegrooms and brides who were about to marry, tied the conjugal knot; and pronounced the blessing upon them in the name of Deity. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svakons in Lettish mythology, were soothsayers who foretold fortunes from flame and the smoke of a light. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svaixtix in Slavic mythology, was the god of the stars and of sunlight, whom the ancient Prussians revered in common with the Wends and Slavs in Pomerania, etc. He was represented in exceedingly rich clothing, had flames and rays about his head, and a tuft of hair on the middle of his crown, which rose … Continue reading “Svaixtix”

Svaixdunoka in Slavic mythology, was the brilliant bride of the star-god. She was worshipped by the heathen Prussians as a friendly, benign goddess, who kept the stars in their courses when her husband dropped their reins in his wild chase on the moon-car through storm and cloud. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svainshaugi or SWAINS’ HILL, in Norse mythology, was a place which appears to have been originally the residence of dwarfs, inasmuch as the Edda mentions several of these as coming thence to Orwanga (arrowfield) and Jornwall (iron or battle field). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svaha in Hindi mythology, was the spouse of the fire-god Agbi. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svadilfur in Norse mythology, was a famous horse of the giant who built the castle of the gods. He projected a great fortress for the asas who were defending themselves against the ice-giants; and he offered himself as an architect to erect it, provided they would give him three winters to finish it, and the … Continue reading “Svadilfur”

Svabhava (Skr.) being-in-itself, essence, natural state, inherent or innate nature; the thing-in-itself aspect of anything, independent being; in the view of some Indian philosophers, the principle governing the universe through the spontaneity and individual character of the various substances. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

S.V. = Sisters of Life; Sorores Vitae Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Suva, Fiji, archdiocese of Comprises the islands of the Fiji archipelago, located in central Western Polynesia. Established as the Prefecture Apostolic of Fiji on 27 March 1863. Elevated to a Vicariate Apostolic on 10 May 1887 , and entrusted to the Marist Fathers. Elevated to the archdiocese of Suva on 21 June 1966 . Catholic-Hierarchy … Continue reading “Suva, Fiji, archdiocese of”