It was originally among the Greeks a song in praise of bride and bridegroom, sung by a number of boys and girls at the door of the nuptial chamber. According to the scholiast on Theocritus, one form was employed at night, and another, to arouse the bride and bridegroom on the following morning. In either case, as was natural, the main burden of the song consisted of invocations of blessing and predictions of happiness, interrupted from time to time ...

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Epithalamium, Epithalamium - History, Epithalamium - Development as a Literary Form

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Tzeniut includes a group of laws concerned with modesty, in both dress and behavior. It is first mentioned in this context by the prophet Micah (6:8): "[...] and to walk humbly (hatzne'a lechet) with your God". In its wide definition, Tzeniut means placing limitations on arousing other's feelings, be it frustration, annoyance, anger or lust. In its limited sense, Tzeniut has come to mean a "dress code", especiall ...

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Tzeniut, Tzeniut - Description, Tzeniut - Practical applications, Tzeniut - Interpretations, Tzeniut - Criticism

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The shelled area is marked by a memorial and the marble sarcophagi of the 106 civilians killed. The memorial was funded by the Syrian government.10 April 18 is held as an anniversary to commemorate the victims of the bombardment. At other times, Hezbollah has used this event to arouse ill will toward Israel and the United States, prominently marching after the relatives of the victims, or making ...

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Qana, Qana - Background, Qana - Operation Grapes of Wrath, Qana - Response, Qana - Commemoration, Qana - Footnotes

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The media has characterised Dutroux as a pedophile. The four psychiatrists and a psychologist who have evaluated Dutroux have said that he is, rather, a psychopath: "The age of the victims did not seem to arouse in him any given effect or to play a particular role, beyond allowing him to kidnap them, to manipulate them, to confine them." ...

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Marc Dutroux, Marc Dutroux - Before the kidnappings, Marc Dutroux - Abductions and arrest, Marc Dutroux - Shortcomings of the investigation public outcry, Marc Dutroux - The trial, Marc Dutroux - Sentencing, Marc Dutroux - Pedophilia?

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Some exhibitionists wish to display themselves sexually to other people, singly or in groups. This can be done consensually as part of swinging or group sex. When done nonthreateningly, the intent is usually to surprise and/or sexually arouse the viewer, giving the exhibitionist an ego rush (see also the Flashing area of indecent exposure). Exhibitionism is not necessarily indecent exposure; for more on the latter, see its article. Some people like to expose themselves in front of large crowds, typically at sporting even ...

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Exhibitionism, Exhibitionism - Sexual exhibitionism, Exhibitionism - Exhibitionism in entertainment media, Exhibitionism - Exhibitionism in Coism

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Ichchha-sakti iccha-sakti (Sanskrit) (from iccha desire, will + sakti power)

Will power or the force of desire; this power of the will is one of the occult forces of nature. Its most ordinary manifestation on the physical plane is the generation of the nerve currents necessary to set certain muscles in motion for the accomplishment of the desired object, and the paralysing of other muscles.

A yogi generally performs his wonders by using ichchha-sakti combined with kriya-sakti. Desire arouses or motivates the will, which then moves in accordance with the direction given it through the desire, which always partakes of mental activity. From this general basis the adept with his knowledge of the laws of nature can utilize certain desires of a lofty character, which arouse the corresponding will on the different planes.

(See also: Ichchha-sakti, iccha-sakti, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Some people are sexually aroused by the sight of gags, or activities involving gags. One specific paraphilia relates to scenes on television in which the captor gags the damsel in distress to stop her screaming for help. Some people are sexually aroused by such seemingly mundane imagery, even if there is no nudity or sexual act present, sometimes going as far as to search video stores and websites for certain scenes. Other people appear to find that being gagged exacerbates their sense of helplessness within a BDSM scene, and desire t ...

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Gag BDSM, Gag BDSM - Motivations, Gag BDSM - Safety, Gag BDSM - Types of gag, Gag BDSM - OTM over-the-mouth gag, Gag BDSM - Cleave gag, Gag BDSM - Ball gag, Gag BDSM - Ring gag, Gag BDSM - Tube gag, Gag BDSM - Bit gag, Gag BDSM - Stuff gag, Gag BDSM - OTM gag over stuff gag, Gag BDSM - Bandit gag, Gag BDSM - Muzzle gag, Gag BDSM - Pecker gag, Gag BDSM - Funnel gag, Gag BDSM - Inflatable gag, Gag BDSM - Tape gag, Gag BDSM - Medical gags, Gag BDSM - Gag snob

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His alliance with the Visconti, the leaders of the Guelph faction, through the marriage of his sister with Giovanni Visconti, judge of Gallura, aroused the suspicions of his party, and the Ghibellines being then predominant in Pisa, the disorders in the city caused by Ugolino and Visconti in 1271-1274 led to the arrest of the former and the banishment of the latter. Visconti died soon afterwards, and Ugolino, no longer regarded as dangerous, was liberated and banished. But he immediately began to intrigue with the Guelph towns opposed to Pis ...

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Ugolino della Gherardesca, Ugolino della Gherardesca - Historical Personage, Ugolino della Gherardesca - The Legend, Ugolino della Gherardesca - Scientific analysis

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The effects of BZP are reportedly similar to, although somewhat more subtle than, the effects of ecstasy and methamphetamine. Users report arousal, euphoria and a general feeling of well being. The perception of certain sensations — such as taste, colour or music — may be notably enhanced. However, there appear to be significant side effects associated with BZP use. BZP reportedly produces a severe hangover after the drug effect wears off. Other side effects include dilated pupils, dryness of t ...

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Benzylpiperazine, Benzylpiperazine - History, Benzylpiperazine - Production, Benzylpiperazine - Effects, Benzylpiperazine - Mechanism, Benzylpiperazine - Legal issues

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The screen pans on the silhouette of a mighty viking arousing ferocious lighting storms, but it's only Elmer Fudd (as the demigod Siegfried). Elmer sings his signature line (in classical style), before arriving at Bugs Bunny's hole. Bugs watches Elmer fruitlessly jam his spear into the hole to "Kill the wabbit!" Bugs sings his signature line opera style before the chase begins as usual (of course, Elmer-as-Siegfried demonstrating supposed "mighty ...

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What's Opera Doc?, What's Opera Doc? - Wagner's music, What's Opera Doc? - Story

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Of the Attributes of the Beautiful and Sublime in Man in General Kant described the relationship between these finer feelings and humanity. The feelings are not totally separate from each other. Beauty and the sublime can be joined or alternated. Kant claimed that tragedy, for the most part, stirs the feeling of the sublime. Comedy arouses feelings for beauty. The personal appearance of humans prompts ...

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Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime, Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime - Section One, Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime - Section Two, Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime - Section Three, Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime - Section Four

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In 1832 Clay was unanimously nominated for the presidency by the National Republicans; Jackson, by the Democrats. The main issue was the policy of continuing the Second Bank of the United States, which in 1811 Clay had originally opposed, but favored warmly from 1816 onward. A majority of the voters approved of Jackson's fight against what Clay had once denounced as a dangerous and unconstitutional monopoly. Clay made the mistake of supposing that he could arouse popular enthusiasm for a moneyed corporation against ...

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Henry Clay, Henry Clay - Bids for the presidency, Henry Clay - Estate, Henry Clay - Monuments and memorials, Henry Clay - Trivia

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Junius devoted himself to the study of Anglo-Saxon, and afterwards of the cognate old Teutonic languages. His work, while intrinsically valuable, is particularly important as having aroused interest in a subject that at the time was often neglected. When in 1651 he returned to Holland, he resided for two years in Friesland in order to study the old dialect. Major works include: 1637, De pictura veterum or On the Painting of the Ancients An English edition, translated by Junius h ...

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Franciscus Junius the younger, Franciscus Junius the younger - Life, Franciscus Junius the younger - Works, Franciscus Junius the younger - Notes

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Jackson wrote Ramona three years after A Century of Dishonor, a report on the mistreatment of American Indian tribes in the United States. By following that commentary with a novel, she sought to depict the Indian experience "in a way to move people's hearts." She wanted to arouse public opinion and concern for the betterment of their plight much as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin had done fo ...

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Ramona, Ramona - Creation And Effects, Ramona - Synopsis

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Publican

• To dream of a publican, denotes that you will have your sympathies aroused by some one in a desperate condition, and you will diminish your own gain for his advancement. To a young woman, this dream brings a worthy lover; but because of his homeliness she will trample on his feelings unnecessarily.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Publican, Meaning of Dreams about Publican, Dream Interpretation Publican)