Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

not being in a specified place

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

later than; following

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

the people of Great Britain

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

placed in a grave

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a large and stately mansion

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

brought together in one place

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

engaging in or ready for combat

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

a female human offspring

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

psychological suffering

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

administer a drug to

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

tendency to forget

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

a person of German nationality

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

the act of giving

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

a female deity

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

save up as for future use

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

an iconic mental representation

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

become covered with mist

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

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From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a port city in western France on the Loire estuary

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the back side of the neck

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

a valley in southeastern Greece where the Nemean Games were held

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

Egyptian goddess associated with ritual of the dead; sister of Geb and Nut; wife of Set

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

(Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea; lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereids

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

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From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

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From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

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From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

(Greek mythology) the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and Hades and Hera; identified with Roman Neptune

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

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From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

any competition

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

widely known and esteemed

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

any loose flowing garment

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

Identical; not different.

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

(German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

a male human offspring

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

not having been satisfied

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading NAUSICAA, daughter of King Alcinous, who befriended Ulysses NAUSITHOUS, king of Phaeacians NAXOS, Island of NEGUS, King of Abyssinia NEMEA, forest devastated by a lion killed by Hercules NEMEAN GAMES, held in honor of Jupiter and Hercules NEMEAN LION, killed by Hercules NEMESIS, goddess of vengeance

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From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits

possessive form of “wagner” — Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

at the time that

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

which person or people

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

belonging to which person

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading MYTHOLOGY, origin of, collected myths, describing gods of early peoples N NAIADS, water nymphs NAMO, Duke of Bavaria, one of Charlemagne's knights NANNA, wife of Baldur NANTERS, British king NANTES, site of Caradoc's castle NAPE, a dog of Diana NARCISSUS, who died of unsatisfied love for his own image in the water

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading NESSUS, a centaur killed by Hercules, whose jealous wife sent him a robe or shirt steeped in the blood of Nessus, which poisoned him NESTOR, king of Pylos, renowned for his wisdom, justice, and knowledge of war NIBELUNGEN HOARD, treasure seized by Siegfried from the Nibelungs, buried in the Rhine by Hagan after killing Siegfried, and lost when Hagan was killed by Kriemhild, theme of Wagner's four music dramas, "The Ring of the Nibelungen,"

in the company of; together with

From this reading NENNIUS, British combatant of Caesar NEOPTOLEMUS, son of Achilles NEPENTHE, ancient drug to cause forgetfulness of pain or distress NEPHELE, mother of Phryxus and Helle NEPHTHYS, Egyptian goddess NEPTUNE, identical with Poseidon, god of the sea NEREIDS, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris NEREUS, a sea god

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading NIBELUNGEN LIED, German epic, giving the same nature myth as the Norse Volsunga Saga, concerning the Hoard NIBELUNGEN RING, Wagner's music dramas NIBELUNGS, the, a race of Northern dwarfs NIDHOGGE, a serpent in the lower world that lives on the dead NIFFLEHEIM, mist world of the Norsemen, the Hades of absent spirits