Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Skarga, Peter Theologian and missionary, b. at Grojec, 1536; d. at Cracow, 27 Sept., 1612. He began his education in his native town in 1552; he went to study in Cracow and afterwards in Warsaw. In 1557 he was in Vienna as tutor to the young Castellan, Teczynski; returning thence in 1564, he received Holy … Continue reading “Skarga, Peter”

Skara, Ancient See of (SCARAE; SKARONENSIS, SCARENSIS). Located in Sweden; suffragan to Hamburg (990-1104), to Lund (1104-64), and finally to Upsala (1164-1530). This diocese, the most ancient in Sweden, included the Counties of Skaraborg, Elfsborg, and Vermland. It was founded about 990 at Skara, the capital of the country of the Goths (Gauthiod), the whole … Continue reading “Skara, Ancient See of”

Skapidur was one of the celebrated skilled dwarfs, in Norse mythology, who came from Swains Haugi to Orwanga on Jornwall. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Skanda in Hindu mythology, was the child of Rudra (Siva) and the sisters Ganga and Uma, the former of whom was the consort of all the gods, the latter of Rudra alone. Skanda was taken in charge at his birth by the stars Kartigas, who were six nymphs, and thus obtained his other name, Kuartikeya. … Continue reading “Skanda”

Skalds (Or Scalds) were the poets, reciters, and singers, and also the historiographers, of the ancient Scandinavians. Like the Celtic bards, they went before the heroes to battle with inspiring war cry, and observed the warriors’ deeds, recounted them in song, and transmitted their fame to succeeding generations. As the insurers of posthumous fame and … Continue reading “Skalds (Or Scalds)”

Skade in Norse mythology, was the wife of Njord and daughter of the giant Thjasse. She lives in her father’s dwelling, Thrymheim, and hunts the wild boar with bow and arrow as she rides on snowshoes down the mountain. SEE NORSE MYTHOLOGY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sjugo-Nitsi Adsugi Kaju Kurahi is a Japanese popular festival, observed on the fifteenth day of the first month, and in connection with which it is customary to serve a favorite dish of beans. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sju-go-zin is a subordinate or adjunct deity of the Japanese mythology, who, in the form of a fox, accompanies the moon god in his travels. He was highly venerated, but even more greatly feared. His form, however, was changed, and he now enjoys the high regard of the people as a protector, though he sometimes … Continue reading “Sju-go-zin”

Sjobu-no-sit is a martial and religious festival in which the male youth of Japan engage; the Kalamus festival. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

S.J.C. = Congrgation du Sacr-Coeur; Pres de Timon David Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary