The Reader's Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia of World Literature and the Arts, Volumes 1-4William Rose Benét |
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... represented by lead . In precious stones it is represented by the diamond . In planets it stands for Saturn . Blue : Hope , love of divine works ; ( in dresses ) divine con- templation , piety , sincerity . In blazonry , azure ...
... represented by lead . In precious stones it is represented by the diamond . In planets it stands for Saturn . Blue : Hope , love of divine works ; ( in dresses ) divine con- templation , piety , sincerity . In blazonry , azure ...
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... represented in art sometimes with the sword by which he was beheaded and sometimes attired as a pilgrim , with his cloak covered with shells . He is also known as Santiago , a variation of St. James ( Span . San Diego ) . ( 2 ) St ...
... represented in art sometimes with the sword by which he was beheaded and sometimes attired as a pilgrim , with his cloak covered with shells . He is also known as Santiago , a variation of St. James ( Span . San Diego ) . ( 2 ) St ...
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... represented writing , while behind him is an ox , symbolical of sacrifice , St. John the Evan- gelist , with whom he was generally repre- sented , being accompanied by an eagle . The suggestion of the ox is that St. Luke begins his ...
... represented writing , while behind him is an ox , symbolical of sacrifice , St. John the Evan- gelist , with whom he was generally repre- sented , being accompanied by an eagle . The suggestion of the ox is that St. Luke begins his ...
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