A Wisdom Archive on Boyhood

The Government of Prime Minister Alfred Deakin and other non-Labor Governments had introduced a form of conscription for boys from 12 to 14 years of age and for youths from 18 to 20 years of age between 1905 and 1909. An Australian Labor Party Government instituted a system of compulsory military training for all males aged between 12 and 26 from January 1, 1911. John Barrett, in his study of boy conscription, Falling In, noted: "In 1911 there were approximately 350,000 boys of an age (10-17 years) to regist ...

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Born Giovanni Bernardone, commonly known as Francesco. He was either born in 1181 or 1182. His father, Pietro, was a wealthy cloth merchant. Of his mother, Pica, little is known. Francis was one of several children. Rebellious toward his father's business and pursuit of wealth, Francis would spend most of his youth lost in books (ironically, his father's wealth did afford his son an excellent education, and he became fluent in reading several languages including Latin). He was also known for drinking and enjoying the company of ...

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Fionn mac Cumhail (earlier Finn or Find mac Cumail or mac Umaill, pronounced roughly "Finn mac Cool") was a legendary hunter-warrior of Irish mythology, also known in Scotland and the Isle of Man. The stories of Fionn and his followers, the Fianna, form the Fenian cycle, much of it supposedly narrated by Fionn's son, the poet Oisín. The Fenian Brotherhood took their name from these legends. Fionn or Finn is actually a nickname meaning "fair" (in reference to hair colour), "white" or "bright". His childhood name was Deimne, and several legends tell how he gai ... Including:

• Fionn mac Cumhail - Legend
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Birth
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Boyhood
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Fionn claims his birthright
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Love life
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Death
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Folklore
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Modern literature
• Fionn mac Cumhail - Other names

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Krishna (IAST kṛṣṇa, the Sanskrit for "the all-attractive one") is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In Gaudiya Vaishnavism, however, he is seen as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the fountain head of all avatars. Krishna appears in a number of stories in different cultures and traditions. Sometimes these contradict each other, though ther ... Including:

• Krishna - The name
• Krishna - Texts stories and literature
• Krishna - The story of Krishna
• Krishna - The incarnation
• Krishna - Birth and childhood
• Krishna - Boyhood and youth
• Krishna - Krishna the prince
• Krishna - The Kurukshetra war
• Krishna - The last days
• Krishna - The worship of Krishna
• Krishna - Early references
• Krishna - The Bhakti tradition
• Krishna - Gita Govinda - the song of the cowherd
• Krishna - Recent Krishna bhakti movements
• Krishna - Krishna in Jainism
• Krishna - Krishna in Buddhism
• Krishna - Chronology

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Gopi (Sanskrit) (fem of gopa cowherd)
 
In Hindu mythology the female cowherds of Vrindavana -- playmates and companions of Krishna during his boyhood, considered mystically as celestial personages or powers. Gopi is sometimes spoken of as one of the wives of Sakyamuni, but the meaning here is a mystical power.

 
(See also: Gopi, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary )

Gopi (Sanskrit) (fem of gopa cowherd)
 
In Hindu mythology the female cowherds of Vrindavana -- playmates and companions of Krishna during his boyhood, considered mystically as celestial personages or powers. Gopi is sometimes spoken of as one of the wives of Sakyamuni, but the meaning here is a mystical power.

 
(See also: Gopa, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary )

Fionn mac Cumhail - Birth. Fionn was the son of Cumhal, leader of the fianna, and Muirne, daughter of the druid Tadg mac Nuadat who lived on the hill of Almu in County Kildare. Cumhal abducted Muirne after her father refused him her hand, so Tadg appealed to the High King, Conn of the Hundred Battles, who outlawed him. The Battle of Cnucha was fought between Conn and Cumhal, and Cumhal was killed by Goll mac Mo ...

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Bishop Asbury Cottage is the boyhood home of Francis Asbury, the first American Methodist Bishop, in West Bromwich, England. Now a museum, the eighteenth century cottage is furnished in period style, with memorabilia and information relating to Asbury's life both in England and in the United States. It also has displays about the rise of Methodism in the surrounding Black Country, and ... Including:

• Bishop Asbury Cottage - External link:

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Bernie Leadon (born July 19, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician, best known as a founding member of the country rock band The Eagles. A multi-instrumentalist, Leadon had played in The Flying Burrito Brothers in the late 1960s, which featured his work on banjo and mandolin as well as guitar. Attracted to the songwriting of founding Eagle member Glenn Frey, Leadon joined the band in 1971, using his boyhood choir training to work out the intricate harmony parts on the Eagles' first few albums. He also co-wrote, wit ...

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The tales of Krishna appear in a number of ancient and medieval Hindu texts - virtually every Purana tells the full life-story or some highlights from it. In the absence of any historical biography, this summary is based on the Mahabharata, the Harivamsa, the Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana. The Mahabharata and its addendum Harivamsa are the oldest sources of the tale. Whilst all the four books are considered sacred by the Hindus, the two Puranas are the most theologically venerated. The scenes from the tale are set in north India, in ...

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Under Labor Prime Minister Billy Hughes full conscription was attempted during WWI through two plebiscites (although commonly referred to as referenda this is incorrect as no constitutional change was involved). The first plebiscite was held in October 1916 and narrowly rejected conscription. The plebiscite of 28 October 1916 asked Australians: Are you in favour of the Government having, in this grave emergency, the same compulsory powers over citizens in regard to requiring their military service, for the term of this War, outside the Commonwealth, as it now has i ...

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