Achiacharus Achiacharus is mentioned only once in the Vulgate version of Tobias (xi, 20, under the form Achior), but the name occurs four times in the Greek versions. He is represented as a nephew of Tobias, and an influential minister of the Assyrian King Esarhaddon (681-668 B.C.). On the relation, supposed by some critics, of … Continue reading “Achiacharus”
Achery, Jean Luc D
Achery, Jean Luc D a learned Benedictine, of the congregation of Saint Maur, born at St. Quentin, in Picardy, 1609. At a very early age he entered the order of St. Benedict, and devoted himself to study, and his whole after-life was passed in entire abstraction from the world. He died at the abbey of … Continue reading “Achery, Jean Luc D”
Acherusia
Acherusia in Greek mythology, is (1) the name of the sea, which is the source of the Acheron river in Epirus. (2.) A sea near Cumae, in Italy. (3.) A cave in the vicinity of the city of Heraclea in Bithynia, by which Hercules is said to have entered the lower regions. (4.) A sea … Continue reading “Acherusia”
Acheron
Acheron in Greek mythology, was (1.) a son of the Sun and the Earth; he furnished water for the Titans when they fought against Jupiter, and was therefore converted into a river whose water was impure, and afterwards condemned to Hades. Others make him the son of Ceres, born in Crete; and that because he … Continue reading “Acheron”
Acheri
Acheri (Enemy), the name of a mystical animal which was symbolical of evil in the Egyptian mythology. Also, SEE ACHERY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Achen (Or Ach), Johann Van
Achen (Or Ach), Johann Van an eminent historical and portrait painter, was born at Cologne in 1552. He studied. six years with Jerrigh, a reputable portrait painter of Cologne. He next applied himself to study the works of Bartholomew Spranger. When twenty-two years old he went to Italy, and first stopped at Venice, where he … Continue reading “Achen (Or Ach), Johann Van”
Achemon (or Achmon)
Achemon (or Achmon) son of Senonis, an enchantress in Greek mythology. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Achem
Achem an Egyptian deity worshipped in Sept-hor. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Achelous
Achelous in Greek mythology, was the son of Oceanus and Terra. He wrestled with Hercules in contest for Deianira, daughter of king (Eneus, who was betrothed to both. He first turned himself into a serpent, then into a bull, when Hercules plucked off one of his horns and forced him to submit. Achelouis purchased his … Continue reading “Achelous”
Acheloides
Acheloides in Greek mythology, were the Sirens, as daughters of Achelous, the river- god. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature