Serbian epic poetry — (Српске епске народне песме) is a form of epic poetry originating in the Serbian lands, today s Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia. The main cycles were composed by unknown Serb authors between the 14th and 19th centuries.… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
The Slavs in America — The Slavs in America † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Slavs in America The Slavic races have sent large numbers of their people to the United States and Canada, and this immigration is coming every year in increasing numbers. The… … Catholic encyclopedia
international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… … Universalium
Truth — For other uses, see Truth (disambiguation). Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy, François Lemoyne, 1737 Truth has a variety of meanings, such as the state of being in accord with fact or reality … Wikipedia
Krsnik — is a Slavic fire god, or a Slovenian shaman whose spirit wanders from the body in the form of an animal.Kresnik, Lord of the MountainKresnik is a pagan deity also known as Svarozic, son of the Slavic sun god Svarog, described as having golden… … Wikipedia
Ukrainian folklore — ] DistinctivenessUkrainian folk customs have numerous layers defined by the period in which that aspect developed and the area in which it was exploited. The lowest and oldest level is the pan slavic layer of folk culture which has many elements… … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
Benjamin Fondane — (Fundoianu) Barbu Fundoianu Benjamin Wechsler (Wexler, Vecsler) Born November 14, 1898(1898 11 14) Iaşi Died October 2, 1944(1944 10 02) (aged 45) Au … Wikipedia
